Mercedes-Benz E-Class Operator's Manual page 75

Application of the brakes by ESP
otherwise destroy the brake system.
Vehicles without 4MATIC: observe the notes
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on ESP ( page 366) when towing the
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vehicle with a raised rear axle.
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ESP is deactivated if the å warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up
continuously when the engine is running.
If the ÷ warning lamp and the å
warning lamp are lit continuously, ESP
available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
( page 289) and display messages which
Y
may be shown in the instrument cluster
( page 258).
Y
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Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP
properly.
Characteristics of ESP
General information
If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP
active.
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If ESP intervenes, the ÷ ESP
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
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If ESP intervenes:
Do not deactivate ESP
X
circumstances.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far
X
as necessary when pulling away.
Adapt your driving style to suit the
X
prevailing road and weather conditions.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
stops moving. The engine starts
automatically when the driver wants to pull
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away again. ESP remains in its previously
selected status. Example: if ESP
deactivated before the engine was switched
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may
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is not
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function
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is automatically
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warning
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under any
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was
Driving safety systems
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off, ESP remains deactivated when the
engine is switched on again.
Deactivating/activating ESP
AMG vehicles)
Important safety notes
You can select between the following
statuses of ESP:
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R ESP is activated.
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R ESP is deactivated.
G
WARNING
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If you deactivate ESP
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
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Only deactivate ESP
described in the following.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
following situations:
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
R
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Activate ESP as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP
otherwise not be able to stabilize the
vehicle if the vehicle starts to skid or a
wheel starts to spin.
Deactivating/activating ESP
To deactivate:( page 247).
X
Y
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
To activate:( page 247).
X
Y
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
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(except
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, ESP no longer
in the situations
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deactivated.
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in the
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will
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