Mercedes-Benz 2009 GL320 BlueTEC Operator's Manual page 81

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Switching off the ESP
G Warning!
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The ESP should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
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Do not switch off the ESP when a spare
wheel is mounted.
To improve the vehicle's traction, switch off
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the ESP in driving situations in which it
would be advantageous to have the drive
wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for
better grip such as:
when driving with snow chains
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in deep snow
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in sand or gravel
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G Warning!
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Switch on the ESP immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not
apply anymore. Otherwise the ESP
stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to
skid or a wheel is spinning.
When you switch off the ESP
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the ESP does not stabilize the vehicle
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the engine output is not limited, which
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allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut
into surfaces for better grip
the 4-ETS will still apply the brakes to a
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spinning wheel
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the ESP continues to operate when you
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are braking
you cannot activate the cruise control or
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the Distronic system
the cruise control or the Distronic system
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switch off if activated
i When the ESP
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
warning lamp
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cluster flashes. However, the ESP
then not stabilize the vehicle.
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will not
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is switched off and one or
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in the instrument
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will
Safety and security
Driving safety systems
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ESP switch
1
X
With the engine running, press ESP
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until the ESP warning lamp
1
instrument cluster comes on.
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The ESP is switched off.
G Warning!
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When the ESP warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road conditions and to the non-
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operating status of the ESP
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switch
in the
v
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is
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