Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG SL Roadster 2023 Operator's Manual page 271

To deactivate ESP: set the ESP SPORT pro-
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gram and press and hold å to deactivate
ESP.
The road in the å button symbol lights up
red. The å and ¤ warning lamps
appear in the driver's display.
To activate ESP: briefly press å in
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ESP SPORT or if ESP is deactivated.
The road in the å button symbol lights up
blue.
The å and Æ or ¤ warning lamps
go out.
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You can also adjust ESP via the steering-
wheel button ( page 267).
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Function of EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) is charac-
terised by the following:
Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure
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on the rear wheels.
Improved driving stability when braking, espe-
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cially on bends.
Function of STEER CONTROL
STEER CONTROL assists you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in
the direction required for vehicle stabilisation.
If you brake and both right wheels or both left
wheels are on a wet or slippery road surface, you
will receive a steering recommendation.
System limits
STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not
function in the following situations:
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ESP is deactivated.
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ESP is malfunctioning.
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The steering is malfunctioning.
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If ESP is malfunctioning, you will be assisted fur-
ther by the power steering.
HOLD function
▌HOLD function
The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a stand-
still without requiring you to depress the brake
pedal, e.g. while waiting in traffic.
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The HOLD function is only an aid. The responsibil-
ity for the vehicle safely standing still remains with
the driver.
System limits
The HOLD function is only intended to provide
assistance when driving and is not a sufficient
means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling
away when stationary.
The incline must not be greater than 30%.
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▌Activating/deactivating the HOLD function
& WARNING Risk of an accident due to the
HOLD function being active when you
leave the vehicle
If the vehicle is only braked with the HOLD
function it could, in the following situations,
roll away:
If there is a malfunction in the system or in
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the power supply.
If the HOLD function is deactivated by
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depressing the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.