Mercedes-Benz V-Class 2020 Owner's Manual page 164

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Function of ESP (Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram)
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
malfunctioning
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If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP
out vehicle stabilisation. In addition, other
driving safety systems are switched off.
Drive on carefully.
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Have ESP checked at a qualified spe‐
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cialist workshop.
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ESP can, within physical limits, monitor and
improve driving stability and traction in the fol‐
lowing situations:
when driving and pulling away on wet or slip‐
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pery road surfaces
when braking
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The integrated traction control makes it possible
to pull away and accelerate on a slippery carria‐
geway.
If the vehicle is deviating from the direction
desired by the driver, ESP
cle by performing the following actions:
one or more wheels are braked
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the engine output is adapted according to the
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situation
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If the å ESP OFF warning lamp lights up con‐
stantly in the instrument cluster, ESP
vated.
Observe the following points when ESP
tivated:
vehicle stabilisation is delayed and is signifi‐
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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.
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is
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cannot carry
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can stabilise the vehi‐
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is deacti‐
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is deac‐
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will still support
If the ÷ warning lamp flashes in the instru‐
ment cluster, one or more wheels have reached
their traction limit:
adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
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road and weather conditions
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only depress the accelerator pedal as far as is
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necessary when pulling away
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If the ÷ ESP warning lamp lights up continu‐
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ously, ESP is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps and
display messages (
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sizes. Only then will ESP
Deactivating or activating ESP
board computer
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP
vehicle stabilisation.
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ESP should only be deactivated in the
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following situations.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
situations:
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.
Adjusting settings using the on-board computer is
only available on vehicles without the å but‐
ton on the centre console.
Start the engine.
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Press the ò button to call up the list of
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menus.
With the : or 9 button, select the
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Settings menu.
Press the a button to confirm.
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Use the : or 9 button to select the
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Assistance submenu.
Press the a button to confirm.
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Driving and parking 161
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under any circum‐
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function properly.
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using the on-
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is
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, ESP cannot carry out
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in the following