Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2019 Operator's Manual page 197

ESP ® characteristics per drive program
Drive program
C (Sport)
A (Comfort)
Vehicles with MAGIC BODY CONTROL: N
(CURVE)
; (Economy)
Activating/deactivating ESP
bility Program)
Multimedia system:
Vehicle k Assistance
, .
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may not recog‐
nize dangers.
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ESP mode
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ESP Sport
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ESP Comfort
® Activate O or deactivate ª the function.
(Electronic Sta‐
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ESP is deactivated if the å ESP
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
cluster.
ESP
.
Observe the information on warning lamps and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster.
Characteristics
This drive program continues to offer stability
but with a sporty setup which allows the enthu‐
siastic driver a more active driving style.
Select drive program C in good road condi‐
tions, for example on dry roads and clear
stretches of road.
These drive programs provide the ideal balance
between traction and stability.
Select drive program A, N or ; in dif‐
ficult road conditions, such as snow or ice, or
when the road is wet from rain.
Function of ESP
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OFF warn‐ ESP ® Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehi‐
cle in the lane:
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ESP Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
R
speeds between 50 mph (80 km/h) and
Driving and parking 195
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Crosswind Assist