Mercedes Benz 2009 M-Class User Manual
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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
When you switch off the ESP
®
앫
the ESP
®
does not stabilize the vehicle
앫
the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and
thus cut into surfaces for better grip
allows the drive wheels to spin and
thus cut into surfaces for better grip
앫
the 4-ETS will still apply the brake to a
spinning wheel
spinning wheel
앫
the ESP
®
continues to operate when
you are braking
앫
you cannot activate the cruise control
or the Distronic* system
or the Distronic* system
앫
the cruise control or the Distronic*
system switch off if currently activated
system switch off if currently activated
The ESP
®
switch is located on the upper
part of the center console.
1 ESP
®
switch
왘
With the engine running, press ESP
®
switch
1.
The ESP
®
warning lamp
v in the
instrument cluster comes on.
The ESP
®
is deactivated.
Switching on the ESP
®
왘
Press ESP
®
switch
1.
The ESP
®
warning lamp
v in the
instrument cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode.
mode.
!
Switch on the ESP
®
immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore.
anymore.
i
When the ESP
®
is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
®
warning lamp
v in the instrument 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 or is not operational due to a
malfunction.
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 ex-
tended period of time with the ESP
®
switched
off. This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.