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220 Driving and parking
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The brakes will function as usual once you release
the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
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F F unction of ESP
unction of ESP
& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
deactivated
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If you deactivate ESP
, ESP
vehicle stabilization.
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ESP
should only be deactivated in the
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following situations.
* N N O O TE TE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
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You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
tor and improve driving stability and traction in
the following situations within physical limits:
When pulling away on wet or slippery roads.
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When braking.
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In strong side winds when you are driving
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faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
by the driver, ESP
intervening in the following ways:
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is
One or more wheels are braked.
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The drive system output is adapted according
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cannot carry out
to the situation.
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ESP
is deactivated if the å ESP
ing lamp lights up continuously on the driver dis-
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play:
Driving stability will no longer be improved.
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V V ehicles wit
ehicles with tr
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vehicle/trailer combination is no longer
active.
Crosswind Assist is no longer active.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
ted by ESP
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can stabilize the vehicle by
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OFF warn-
h trailer hitc
ailer hitch: h: Stabilization of the
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is deactivated, you are still assis-
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when braking.
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If the ÷ ESP
warning lamp ashes on the
driver display, one or several wheels has reached
its grip limit:
Adapt your driving style to suit the current
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road and weather conditions.
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Do not deactivate ESP
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Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as is
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necessary when pulling away.
Deactivate ESP
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in the following situations to
improve traction:
When using snow chains.
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In deep snow.
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On sand or gravel.
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Spinning the wheels results in a cutting
action, which enhances traction.
If the ÷ ESP
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warning lamp lights up continu-
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ously, ESP
is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the following information:
Indicator and warning lamps (
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Display messages (
page 420)
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page 484)
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