Mercedes-Benz R-Class W251 2009 Operator's Manual page 68

Driving safety systems
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circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off the ESP
wheel is mounted.
To improve the vehicle's traction, switch off
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the ESP . This allows the drive wheels to spin
and thus cut into surfaces for better grip, for
example
when driving with snow chains
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in deep snow
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in sand or gravel
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Warning!
Switch on the ESP
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore. Otherwise the ESP
stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to skid
or a wheel is spinning.
When you switch off the ESP
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the ESP does not stabilize the vehicle
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the engine output is not limited, which
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allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut
into surfaces for better grip
the 4-ETS will still apply the brakes to a
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spinning wheel
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the ESP continues to operate when you
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are braking
the cruise control or the Distronic system
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cannot be activated
the cruise control or the Distronic system
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switch off if activated
i When the ESP
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
warning lamp d in the instrument
cluster flashes. However, the ESP
then not stabilize the vehicle.
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when a spare
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immediately if the
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will not
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,
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is switched off and one or
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will
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With the engine running, press ESP
switch : until the ESP
d in the instrument cluster comes on.
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The ESP is switched off.
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Warning!
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When the ESP
illuminated continuously, the ESP
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP
off. This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Switching on the ESP
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Press ESP switch : until the ESP
warning lamp d in the instrument
cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving mode
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with the ESP
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ESP trailer stabilization
If the trailer you are towing should begin to
sway, the rig can only be stabilized by
immediately applying the brakes hard.
Steering during this maneuver will not help to
stabilize the rig.
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warning lamp
warning lamp d is
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is
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.
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switched
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switched on.
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