Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual page 68

Driving safety systems
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Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP
could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
Deactivating/activating ESP
To activate SPORT handling mode: briefly
X
press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. The
SPORT handling mode
the multifunction display.
To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
X
briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
To deactivate ESP
X
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the å ESP
the instrument cluster.
The ÷ OFF
function display.
To activate ESP
X
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The å ESP
instrument cluster goes out. The ÷ ESP
ON message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
Characteristics of activated SPORT han-
dling mode
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one or
more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP
ing lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. ESP
only stabilizes the vehicle to a limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
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ESP only improves driving stability to a limi-
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ted degree.
Traction control is still activated.
R
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deactivated. You
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message appears in
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: press button : until
OFF warning lamp lights up in
message appears in the multi-
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: briefly press button :.
OFF warning lamp in the
Engine torque is no longer limited and the
R
drive wheels are able to spin.
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ESP still provides support when you brake
R
firmly.
Characteristics when ESP
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
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ESP will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP
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ESP no longer improves driving stability.
R
Engine torque is no longer limited and the
R
drive wheels are able to spin.
Traction control is still activated.
R
Active Brake Assist is not available and is not
R
activated even if you brake firmly with assis-
tance from ESP
PRE-SAFE
R
activated if you brake firmly and ESP
venes.
Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Assist
R
is not available and is not activated even if you
brake firmly with assistance from ESP
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ESP still provides support when you brake
R
firmly.
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General information
EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure
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on the rear wheels to improve driving stability
while braking.
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion for driving safety systems (
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warn-
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WARNING
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If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the
risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
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is deactivated
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warning lamp in the
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:
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is no longer available, nor is it
Y
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inter-
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page 58).