Mercedes-Benz 2011 E-Class Cabriolet Operator's Manual page 69

the driver when pulling away on wet or
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slippery roads. ESP
vehicle during braking.
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If ESP intervenes, the ä warning lamp
flashes in the instrument cluster.
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Warning!
Never switch off the ESP when you see the
ESP warning lamp ä flashing in the
instrument cluster. In this case proceed as
follows:
When driving off, apply as little throttle as
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possible.
While driving, ease up on the accelerator
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pedal.
Adapt your speed and driving style to the
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prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
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Switch the ignition off when:
the parking brake is being tested using a
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dynamometer
the vehicle is being towed with the front/
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rear axle raised
Application of the brakes by ESP
otherwise destroy the brake system.
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP
properly.
ETS (Electronic Traction Support)
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Warning
Observe "Important safety notes"
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( page 64).
Traction control is part of ESP
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side.
can also stabilize the
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function
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Driving safety systems
Traction control remains active if you
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deactivate ESP .
Deactivating/activating ESP
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Warning!
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.
Do not switch off the ESP when a spare wheel
is mounted.
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ESP is activated automatically when the
engine is running.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
following situations:
when using snow chains
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in deep snow
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on sand or gravel
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Warning!
Switch on the ESP immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore. Otherwise the ESP will not stabilize
the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a
wheel is spinning.
When you deactivate ESP
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ESP no longer improves driving stability.
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the engine's torque is no longer limited and
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the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of
the wheels results in a cutting action, which
provides better grip.
traction control is still activated.
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ESP still provides support when you
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brake.
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ä warning lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
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ESP will not stabilize the vehicle.
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To deactivate: ( Y
The å warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
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in the
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page 207).
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