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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
When you switch off the ESP
®
ì•« the ESP
®
does not stabilize the vehicle
ì•« the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and
thus cut into surfaces for better grip
ì•« the traction control will still brake a
spinning wheel
ì•« the ESP
®
continues to operate when
you are braking
The switch is located on the center con-
sole.
1 ESP
®
switch (off/on)
왘 Press switch 1.
The ESP
®
warning lamp v in the in-
strument cluster comes on.
The ESP
®
is deactivated.
Switching on the ESP
®
왘 Press switch 1 again.
The ESP
®
warning lamp v in the in-
strument cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode with ESP
®
switched on.
!
Turn on the ESP
®
immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not
apply anymore.
i
When the ESP
®
is switched off and one
or more drive wheels are spinning, the
ESP
®
warning lamp v in the instru-
ment cluster flashes. However, the
ESP
®
will then not stabilize the vehicle.
Warning! G
When the ESP
®
warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP
®
is
switched off.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP
®
.
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP
®
switched off. This may cause serious
damage to the drivetrain which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
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