Characteristics - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving conditions
may also cause Brake Assist to intervene.
If adaptive Brake Assist is not available due to a
malfunction in the radar sensor system, the
brake system remains available with full brake
boosting effect and BAS.
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 58).
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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.
ETS (Electronic Traction System)
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 58).
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ETS traction control is part of ESP
ETS brakes the drive wheels individually if they
spin. This enables you to pull away and acceler-
ate on slippery surfaces, for example if the road
surface is slippery on one side. In addition, more
drive torque is transferred to the wheel or
wheels with traction.
ETS remains active when you deactivate ESP
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Mercedes-AMG vehicles: your vehicle may
be equipped with 20-inch tires on the rear
axle. After changing to 19 inch wheels, ETS
may intervene noticeably earlier during the
first few kilometers. After approximately
10 km ETS will function as usual again. Infor-
mation on the dimensions and types of
wheels and tires for your vehicle can be found
in the "Wheel/tire combinations" section
( page 308).
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can also stabilize
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Driving safety systems
Important 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.
When towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised, observe the notes on ESP
( page 283).
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If the å ESP OFF warning lamp lights up
continuously, then ESP
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If the ÷ ESP warning lamp and the å
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ESP OFF warning lamp are lit continuously,
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ESP is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
( page 233) and display messages which may
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be shown in the instrument cluster
( page 205).
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Only use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP
Characteristics of ESP
General information
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If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, 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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is deactivated.
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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-
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