Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 148

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Driving and parking
If traction on the road surface is not sufficient,
even ASC will not allow you to pull away without
difficulty. The type of tyres and total weight of the
vehicle as well as the gradient of the road also
play a crucial role.
If ASC intervenes, the ÷ warning lamp in the
instrument display flashes.
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Functions of ESP (Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram)
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
malfunctioning
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If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP
out vehicle stabilisation. In addition, other
driving safety systems are switched off.
Drive on carefully.
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Have ESP checked at a qualified spe‐
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cialist workshop.
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
deactivated
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If you deactivate ESP
vehicle stabilisation.
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ESP should only be deactivated in the
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following situations.
Do not operate the vehicle on a roller dynamome‐
ter (e.g. for a performance test). If you have to
operate the vehicle on a roller dynamometer, con‐
sult a qualified specialist workshop beforehand.
If you activate or deactivate the all-wheel drive in
a vehicle with this option, ESP
ted for the duration of the activation/deactiva‐
tion process.
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If ESP is malfunctioning or deactivated, the
÷ warning lamp lights up while the engine is
running and the engine output may be reduced
( page 22).
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Use only wheels with the recommended tyre
sizes. Only then will ESP
Activating or deactivating ESP
Stability Program)
On-board computer:
Settings Assistance
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Select Ein (On) or Aus
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is
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cannot carry
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is
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, ESP cannot carry out
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will be deactiva‐
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function properly.
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(Electronic
ESP (ESP)
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å (Off).
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Functions of ESP Crosswind Assist
Crosswind Assist does not work if ESP
vated or disabled due to a malfunction.
Crosswind Assist does not react:
in the event of severe jolts and vibrations,
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e.g. as a result of uneven surfaces or pot‐
holes
if the vehicle loses traction, e.g. on snow or
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ice or when aquaplaning
in the event of sudden or large steering move‐
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ments by the driver
Crosswind Assist is operational again as soon as
the driving conditions return to normal.
Crosswind Assist detects strong crosswind gusts
that can impair the roadholding of your vehicle
when driving straight ahead. Crosswind Assist
intervenes depending on the direction and
strength of the crosswind.
A stabilising brake application helps you to keep
the vehicle on track.
Information is shown in the instrument cluster in
the event of a clearly discernible intervention by
Crosswind Assist.
Crosswind Assist is active above a vehicle speed
of 80 km/h when the vehicle is driving straight
ahead or cornering gently.
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Function of ESP trailer stabilisation
& WARNING Risk of accident in poor road
and weather conditions
In poor road and weather conditions, the
trailer stabilisation cannot prevent lurching of
the vehicle/trailer combination. Trailers with
a high centre of gravity may tip over before
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ESP detects this.
Always adapt your driving style to suit
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the current road and weather condi‐
tions.
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ESP trailer stabilisation counteracts critical driv‐
ing situations in good time and thereby provides
considerable assistance when driving with a
trailer. Trailer stabilisation is part of ESP
If the sensor system and evaluation logic detect
trailer swinging movements, ESP
sation initially brakes individual vehicle wheels in
a targeted manner. It thus counteracts swinging
movements. If the swinging movements do not
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is deacti‐
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.
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trailer stabili‐