Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual page 61

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WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly
identify ob ects and complex traffic situa-
tions.
In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist might:
intervene unnecessarily
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not intervene
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There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation.
Due to the nature of the system, complex but
non-critical driving conditions may also cause
Active Brake Assist to intervene.
Even if Active Brake Assist is not available due to
a malfunction in the radar sensor system, the
brake system is still available with full brake
boosting effect and BAS.
ESP Electronic Stability Pro ram
General notes
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Observe the Important safety notes sec-
tion ( page ).
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ESP monitors driving stability and traction, i.e.
power transmission between the tires and the
road surface.
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If ESP detects that the vehicle is deviating from
the direction desired by the driver, one or more
wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. The
engine output is also modified to keep the vehi-
cle on the desired course within physical limits.
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ESP assists the driver when pulling away on
wet or slippery roads. ESP
the vehicle during braking.
E S Electronic raction System
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ETS traction control is part of ESP
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually 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. In addition, more drive torque is transfer-
red to the wheel or wheels with traction.
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can also stabilize
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rivin safety systems
Traction control remains active, even if you
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deactivate ESP .
Im ortant safety notes
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WARNING
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If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv-
ing safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
qualified specialist workshop.
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ESP is only deactivated if the å warning
lamp is lit continuously.
When SPORT handling mode is activated, the
M warning lamp lights up in the instrument
panel.
When the å and h warning lamps light up
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continuously, ESP is not available due to a mal-
function.
Observe the information on warning lamps
( page 1 1) and display messages which may
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be shown in the instrument cluster
( page 166).
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Only use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP
haracteristics of ESP
General information
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If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the ourney, ESP
active.
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If ESP intervenes, the ÷ ESP
flashes in the instrument cluster.
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If ESP intervenes:
Do not deactivate ESP
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stances.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
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necessary when pulling away.
Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
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road and weather conditions.
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is unable to
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checked at a
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function properly.
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is automatically
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warning lamp
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under any circum-