Mercedes-Benz 2008 M-Class Operator's Manual page 104

Warning!
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When the ESP
illuminated continuously, the ESP
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
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status of the ESP .
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Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an ex-
tended period of time with the ESP
off. This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Switching on the ESP
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Press ESP
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The ESP
instrument cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode.
For more information, see "Practical hints"
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( page 399).
Off-road – ESP
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With the off-road driving program switched
on ( page 253), the ESP
off-road use is automatically activated. At
speeds below 27 mph (45 km/h), the
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ESP assists in over-/understeering, thus
improving vehicle traction.
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ESP Trailer Stabilization
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switched
If the trailer you are towing should begin to
sway, the rig can only be stabilized by
immediately applying the brakes hard.
Steering during this maneuver will not help
to stabilize the rig.
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ESP will assist you in such situations.
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ESP recognizes when the trailer starts
swaying and will apply the brakes to re-
duce the vehicle speed to a non-critical
speed that allows the vehicle-trailer combi-
nation to stabilize.
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designed for
Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
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The ESP Trailer Stabilization is functional
at vehicle speeds above approximately
40 mph (65 km/h) when the ESP
switched on.
Warning
The system will not be able to assist when
the trailer jackknifes
on wet or icy roads
on roads with slippery surface
in sand or gravel
Trailers with a high center of gravity may tip
over before the system recognizes swaying
of the trailer.
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If the ESP has switched off due to a mal-
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function, ESP cannot stabilize the rig.
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