Deactivating/Activating Esp; Crosswind Driving Assistance; Eco Start/Stop Function - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

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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off, ESP remains deactivated when the
engine is switched on again.

Deactivating/activating ESP

Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 70).
Y
You can select between the following states
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of ESP :
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R ESP is activated.
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R ESP is deactivated.
G
WARNING
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.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
following situations:
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
R
i
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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.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
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was
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, ESP no longer
in the situations
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in the
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will
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deactivated.
Driving safety systems
Deactivating/activating ESP
You can deactivate or activate ESP
on-board computer.
To deactivate:( page 77).
X
Y
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
To activate: ( page 77).
X
Y
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Characteristics when ESP
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
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situations, ESP will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP
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R ESP no longer improves driving stability.
engine torque is no longer limited and the
R
drive wheels are able to spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a
cutting action for better traction on loose
surfaces.
traction control is still activated.
R
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ESP still provides support when you
R
brake.

Crosswind driving assistance

General information
Vehicles with MAGIC BODY CONTROL:
information on stabilizing the vehicle in the
event of crosswind (
Y
Strong crosswinds can cause your vehicle to
deviate from a straight course. The crosswind
driving assistance function integrated into
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ESP significantly reduces these effects.
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ESP intervenes automatically according to
the direction and intensity of the crosswinds
affecting your vehicle.
ESP stabilities the vehicle with braking
interventions to assist you in keeping the
vehicle in the lane.
Crosswind driving assistance is active at
vehicle speeds above 50 mph (80 km/h)
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via the
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is deactivated
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warning lamp in
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:
page 213).
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