Mercedes-Benz SL 2015 Owner's Manual page 72

The influence of drive programs on ESP
The drive programs allow ESP
desired driving style. The drive programs can be set using the DYNAMIC SELECT button
( page 139) or on AMG vehicles using the DYNAMIC SELECT controller (
Y
Drive program
C Comfort
E Economy
S Sport
S+ Sport Plus
Always adapt your driving style and drive program to the prevailing road and weather conditions.
Additional information for drive programs (
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle stops
moving. When pulling away again, the engine
starts automatically. ESP
ously selected status, e.g. if ESP
vated before the engine was automatically
switched off.
Deactivating/activating ESP
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles)
Important safety notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 62).
Y
You can select between the following statuses
®
of ESP :
®
ESP is activated
R
®
ESP is deactivated
R
G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP
bilises the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
®
to adapt to different weather conditions, road conditions and the
®
ESP mode
®
ESP on
®
ESP on
®
ESP Sport
Y
®
remains in its previ-
®
was deacti-
®
(except
® ®
, ESP no longer sta-
Driving safety systems
®
Characteristics
This drive program offers an ideal compromise
between traction and stability.
Select drive program E or C in difficult road con-
ditions such as snow and ice or on wet roads.
This drive program offers an ideal compromise
between traction and stability.
The vehicle's own oversteering and understeer-
ing characteristics are emphasised. This enables
a more active driving style.
This drive program requires more interaction
from the driver.
Select this drive program only when road condi-
tions are good, e.g. the roads are dry and the
route is clear.
page 145).
Only deactivate ESP
bed in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
ing situations:
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
R
Spinning the wheels results in a cutting action
which provides better grip.
i
Activate ESP
described above no longer apply. ESP
otherwise not be able to stabilise the vehicle
if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to
spin.
page 140).
Y
®
in the situations descri-
®
in the follow-
®
as soon as the situations
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®
will
Z