Mercedes-Benz SL 2015 Owner's Manual page 74

if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to
spin.
Deactivating/activating ESP
To activate SPORT handling mode: briefly
X
press button :.
The M handling mode warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. The
dling mode dling mode message appears in the multi-
function display.
To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
X
briefly press button :.
The M handling mode warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
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To deactivate ESP
X
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the å ESP OFF warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster.
The ÷ OFF OFF message appears in the multi-
function display.
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To activate ESP : briefly press button :.
X
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The ÷ ESP
ON ON message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
Characteristics of activated SPORT han-
dling mode
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one or
more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP
ing lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. ESP
only stabilises the vehicle to a limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
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ESP only improves driving stability to a limi-
R
ted degree
Traction control is still activated
R
Engine torque is no longer limited and the
R
drive wheels are able to spin
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ESP continues to provide assistance when
R
you brake firmly
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SPORT han‐ SPORT han‐
: press button : until
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warn-
Driving safety systems
Characteristics when ESP
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
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ESP will not stabilise the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP
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ESP no longer improves driving stability
R
Engine torque is no longer limited and the
R
drive wheels are able to spin
Traction control is still activated
R
Active Brake Assist is no longer available and
R
is not activated even if you brake firmly with
assistance from ESP
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PRE-SAFE is no longer available, it is not
R
activated even if you brake firmly with assis-
tance from ESP
Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Assist
R
is not available and is not activated even if you
brake firmly with assistance from ESP
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ESP continues to provide assistance when
R
you brake firmly
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General notes
EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure
on the rear wheels to improve driving stability
while braking.
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Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion for driving safety systems (
G
WARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the
risk of skidding and an accident.
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You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (
Y
messages ( page 219).
Y
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is deactivated
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warning lamp in the
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:
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page 62).
Y
page 246) as well as display
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Z