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176 Driving and parking
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Characteristics of Desert-ESP
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specially adapted for driving on a sandy sur-
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face
improved traction
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F F unction of ESP
unction of ESP
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Cr Crosswind Assist
osswind Assist
ESP
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Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehicle
in the lane:
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ESP
Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
speeds between approx. 75 km/h and
200 km/h when driving straight ahead or cor-
nering slightly.
The vehicle is stabilised by means of individual
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brake application on one side.
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F F unction of ESP
unction of ESP
tr trailer st
ailer stabilisation
abilisation
& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of accident in poor road
and weather conditions
In poor road and weather conditions, the
trailer stabilisation cannot prevent lurching of
the vehicle/trailer combination. Trailers with a
high centre of gravity may tip over before
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ESP
detects this.
Always adapt your driving style to suit
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the current road and weather conditions.
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When driving with a trailer, ESP
your vehicle if the trailer begins to swerve from
side to side:
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ESP
trailer stabilisation is active above
speeds of 65 km/h.
Slight swerving is reduced by means of a tar-
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geted, individual brake application on one
side.
In the event of severe swerving, the engine
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output is also reduced and all wheels are
braked.
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ESP
trailer stabilisation may be impaired or may
not function if:
The trailer is not connected correctly or is not
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detected properly by the vehicle.
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* N N O O TE TE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
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You could otherwise fail to recognise
dangers.
can stabilise
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ating ESP
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onic Stability
ability
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