Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual page 66

Driving safety systems
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The influence of drive programs on ESP
The drive programs allow ESP
desired driving style. The drive programs can be set using the DYNAMIC SELECT button
( page 131) or on AMG vehicles using the DYNAMIC SELECT controller (
Y
Drive program
C Comfort
E Economy
S Sport
S+ Sport Plus
Always adapt your driving style and drive program to the prevailing road and weather conditions.
Additional information for drive programs (
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle stops
moving. The engine starts automatically when
the driver wants to pull away again. ESP
remains in its previously selected status, e.g. if
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ESP was deactivated before the engine was
automatically switched off.
Deactivating/activating ESP
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles)
Important safety notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 58).
Y
You can select between the following states of
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ESP :
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ESP is activated.
R
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ESP is deactivated.
R
G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
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to adapt to different weather conditions, road conditions and the
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ESP mode
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ESP on
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ESP on
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ESP Sport
Y
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(except
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, ESP no longer sta-
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Characteristics
This drive program offers the best compromise
between traction and stability.
Select drive program E or C in difficult road con-
ditions such as snow and ice or on wet roads.
This drive program offers the best compromise
between traction and stability.
The vehicle's own oversteering and understeer-
ing characteristics are emphasized. This enables
a more active driving style.
This drive program requires increased driver
interaction.
Select this drive program only when road condi-
tions are good, e.g. the roads are dry and the
route is clear.
page 137).
Only deactivate ESP
bed in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
ing situations:
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
R
Spinning the wheels results in a cutting action
which provides better grip.
i
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Activate ESP
described above no longer apply. ESP
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle if
the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to
spin.
!
Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP
could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
page 132).
Y
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in the situations descri-
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in the follow-
as soon as the situations
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deactivated. You
will