Driving safety systems
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as specified in the “Technical data” section
of this Operator’s Manual.
stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to skid
or a wheel is spinning.
i The Distronic system and cruise control
When you switch off the ESP®,
switch off automatically when the ESP®
engages.
Rthe ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle
Rthe engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut
into surfaces for better grip
Electronic Traction System (ETS)
G Observe Safety notes, see page 55.
The ETS (Electronic Traction System) is a
component of the ESP®. The ETS improves
the vehicle’s ability to utilize available
traction, especially under slippery road
conditions by applying the brakes to a
spinning wheel.
Rthe ETS will still apply the brakes to a
spinning wheel
Rthe ESP® continues to operate when you
are braking
Rthe cruise control or the Distronic system
cannot be activated
When you switch off the ESP®, the ETS is still Rthe cruise control or the Distronic system
enabled.
switch off if activated
i When the ESP® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ABS/
ESP® warning lamp÷ ord8 in the
instrument cluster flashes. However, the
ESP® will then not stabilize the vehicle.
Switching the ESP® off or on (except
SL 63 AMG)
G Warning!
The ESP® should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the
Depending on vehicle production date, the
symbol on the ESP® switch may differ.
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare
wheel is mounted.
To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off
the ESP®. This allows the drive wheels to spin
and thus cut into surfaces for better grip, for
example
Rwhen driving with snow chains
Rin deep snow
Version 1
Rin sand or gravel
X Switching off: With the engine running,
press ESP® switch: until the ESP® OFF
G Warning!
Switch on the ESP® immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore. Otherwise the ESP® will not
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Depending on vehicle production date.
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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