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Driving safety systems
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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.
To deactivate ESP
X
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the å ESP
the instrument cluster.
The ÷
OFF
OFF
function display.
To activate ESP
X
The å ESP
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instrument cluster goes out. The ÷
message appears in the multifunction display.
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-
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ted degree
Traction control is still activated
R
Engine torque is no longer limited and the
R
drive wheels are able to spin
The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action for better traction on loose surfaces.
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ESP
still provides support when you brake
R
firmly
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SPORT han‐
SPORT
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: press button : until
OFF warning lamp lights up in
message appears in the multi-
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: briefly press button :.
OFF warning lamp in the
Characteristics when ESP
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If ESP
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
instrument cluster does not flash. In such situa-
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tions, ESP
If you deactivate ESP
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ESP
no longer improves driving stability
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Engine torque is no longer limited and the
R
drive wheels are able to spin
The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action for better traction on loose surfaces.
Traction control is still activated
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COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is no longer
R
available; nor is it activated if you brake firmly
with assistance from ESP
han‐
PRE-SAFE
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activated if you brake firmly with assistance
from ESP
PRE-SAFE
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also not activated if you brake firmly with
assistance from ESP
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ESP
still provides support when you brake
R
firmly
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ESP
trailer stabilisation
General notes
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ESP
trailer stabilisation is not available in
Mercedes-AMG vehicles.
ON ON
If your vehicle/trailer combination begins to
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lurch, ESP
slows the vehicle down by braking and limiting
the engine output until the vehicle/trailer com-
bination has stabilised.
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Important safety notes
warn-
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WARNING
If road and weather conditions are poor,
trailer stabilisation will not be able to prevent
the vehicle/trailer combination from swerv-
ing. Trailers with a high centre of gravity can
tip over before ESP
a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your driving style to the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
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is deactivated
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warning lamp in the
will not stabilise the vehicle.
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:
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is no longer available; it is also not
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Brake is no longer available; it is
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assists you in this situation. ESP
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can detect this. There is
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