Electronic Brake Force Distribution - Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
Deactivating/activating ESP
To activate SPORT handling mode:
X
briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
The SPORT handling mode
appears in the multifunction display.
To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
X
briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
To deactivate ESP
X
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the å ESP
in the instrument cluster.
The ÷OFF message appears in the
multifunction display.
To activate ESP
X
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The å ESP
instrument cluster goes out. The ÷
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ESP ON message appears in the
multifunction display.
Characteristics of activated SPORT
handling mode
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
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flashes. ESP only stabilizes the vehicle to a
limited degree.
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deactivated.
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message
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: press button : until
OFF warning lamp lights up
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: briefly press button :.
OFF warning lamp in the
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
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ESP only improves driving stability to a
R
limited degree.
the engine's torque is restricted only to a
R
limited degree and the drive wheels can
spin. The spinning of the wheels results in
a cutting action, which provides better grip.
ETS is still active.
R
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ESP still provides support when you
R
brake.
Characteristics when ESP
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
the instrument cluster does not flash. In such
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situations, ESP will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP
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ESP no longer improves driving stability.
R
the engine's torque is no longer limited and
R
the drive wheels are able to spin. The
spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action, which provides better grip.
ETS is still active.
R
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PRE-SAFE is no longer available, nor is it
R
activated if you brake firmly and ESP
intervenes.
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PRE-SAFE Brake is no longer available, it
R
is also not activated if you brake firmly and
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ESP intervenes.
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R ESP still provides support when you
brake.
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 73).
Y
G WARNING
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If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can
still lock, e.g. under full braking. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
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is deactivated
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warning lamp in
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:
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