Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual page 175

172 Driving and parking
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To deactivate ESP : press button
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the å ESP ® OFF warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster. The ÷
sage appears in the multifunction display.
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To activate ESP : briefly press button 1.
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Observe the information on warning lamps and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster.
Function of ESP
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ESP Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehi‐
cle in the lane:
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ESP Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
R
speeds between approx. 75 km/h and
200 km/h when driving straight ahead or
cornering slightly.
The vehicle is stabilised by means of individ‐
R
ual brake application on one side.
1 until
Function of ESP
OFF mes‐
& WARNING 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
® Crosswind Assist
® trailer stabilisation
a high centre of gravity may tip over before
ESP ® detects this.
Always adapt your driving style to suit
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the current road and weather condi‐
tions.
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
R
speeds of 65 km/h.
Slight swerving is reduced by means of a tar‐
R
geted, individual brake application on one
side.
In the event of severe swerving, the engine
R
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
R
not detected properly by the vehicle.
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can stabilise