Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2020 Operator's Manual page 162

160 Driving and parking
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
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The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
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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 cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization. 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
If you deactivate ESP ® , ESP ® cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization.
ESP ® should only be deactivated in the
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following situations.
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ESP can monitor and improve driving stability
and traction in the following situations, within
physical limits:
When pulling away on a wet or slippery road‐
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way.
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When braking.
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In strong side winds when you are driving
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faster than 47 mph (75 km/h).
If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
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by the driver, ESP can stabilize the vehicle by
intervening in the following ways:
One or more wheels are braked.
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The engine output is adapted according to
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the situation.
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ESP is deactivated if the å ESP
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
cluster.
Observe the following points when ESP
tivated:
Driving stability will no longer be improved.
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Crosswind Assist is no longer active.
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The drive wheels could spin.
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ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
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When ESP is deactivated, you are still assis‐
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ted by ESP when braking.
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If the ÷ ESP warning lamp flashes in the
instrument cluster, one or several vehicle wheels
has reached its grip limit:
Adapt the driving style to suit the prevailing
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road and weather conditions.
Do not deactivate ESP
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stances.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
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is necessary.
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OFF warn‐
It may be best to deactivate ESP
ing situations:
When using snow chains.
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In deep snow.
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in the follow‐