Mercedes-Benz Metris Operator's Manual page 112

110 Driving and parking
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Spinning the wheels results in a cutting action,
which enhances traction.
If the ÷ warning lamp lights up continuously,
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ESP is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps and dis-
play messages ( page 271).
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When ESP is deactivated, the å warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up continuously.
Observe the following points when ESP
vated:
Vehicle stabilization is delayed and is signi -
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cantly reduced in the lower speed range
The drive wheels may start to spin
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Traction control is still active
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If ESP is deactivated, ESP
you when braking.
Deactiv Deactivating or activ ating or activating ESP ating ESP
Press button 1.
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The å warning lamp in the instrument clus-
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ter goes on when ESP is deactivated.
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Observe the information on warning lamps and
display messages ( page 271).
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Deactiv Deactivating or activ ating or activating ESP ating ESP
comput com puter (v er (vehicles wit ehicles without st hout steer
On-board computer:
È Settings ESP
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Adjusting settings using the on-board computer is
only available on vehicles without the å button
on the center console.
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Deactivating or activ Deactiv
comput com
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is deacti-
On-board computer:
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Adjusting settings using the on-board computer is
only available on vehicles without the å button
on the center console.
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using t using the butt he button on
F F unction of ESP unction of ESP
ESP
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehicle
in the lane:
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ESP
following conditions:
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using the on-board using t he on-board
F F unction of ESP unction of ESP
eering wheel butt ing wheel buttons) ons)
& W W ARNING
In poor road and weather conditions, the trailer
stabilization cannot prevent lurching of the
vehicle/trailer combination. Trailers with a high
T T o deactiv o deactivat ate/activ e/activat ate: e: press the f or g but-
ton and con rm with the 3 button.
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If ESP is deactivated, the å warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up.
Observe the information on warning lamps and
display messages ( page 271).
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ating or activating ESP ating ESP
puter (v er (vehicles wit ehicles with st h steer eering wheel butt ing wheel buttons)
DriveAssist ESP
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T T o deactiv o deactivat ate/activ e/activat ate: e: press the a button.
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If ESP is deactivated, the å warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up.
Observe the information on warning lamps and
display messages ( page 271).
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Cr Crosswind Assist osswind Assist
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ESP Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
speeds above approx. 50 mph (80 km/h) when
driving straight ahead or cornering slightly.
The vehicle is stabilized by means of individual
brake application on one side. The instrument
cluster displays a message with the tra c sign
for a strong crosswind.
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Crosswind Assist does not react under the
The vehicle is subjected to severe jolts and
vibrations, e.g. as a result of uneven surfaces
or potholes.
The vehicle loses traction, e.g. on snow or ice
or when hydroplaning.
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tr trailer st ailer stabilization abilization
ARNING Risk of accident in poor road
and weather conditions
using the on-board using t he on-board
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