Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual page 124

122 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.
You can select between the following modes of
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ESP :
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ESP ON
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R ESP SPORT
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R ESP OFF
Characteristics when ESP
ESP ® monitors and improves driving stability and
traction, particularly in the following situations:
When pulling away on a wet or slippery road.
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When braking.
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ESP can stabilize the vehicle by intervening in
the following ways:
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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 activated every time the engine is star‐
ted regardless of whether ESP
SPORT or deactivated before the engine was
switched off.
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
is activated
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is necessary.
Characteristics of ESP
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
SPORT is used incorrectly
When you activate ESP
increased risk of skidding and having an acci‐
dent.
Activate ESP
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cumstances described below.
When ESP
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was in ESP
Æ warning lamps light up continuously in the
instrument cluster.
Select ESP
oversteering and understeering characteristics
are desired, e.g. on designated roads.
Driving with ESP
ted requires an extremely qualified and experi‐
enced driver.
® under any circum‐
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SPORT
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® SPORT, there is an
® SPORT only in the cir‐
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SPORT is activated, the å and
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SPORT when the vehicle's own
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SPORT or with ESP deactiva‐