2000 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 208
2000 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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Electronic stability program (ESP) Warning! ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded. The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, or aquaplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others. The ESP enhances directional control and reduces driving wheel spin of the vehicle under various driving conditions. Over-/understeering of the vehicle is counteracted by applying brakes to the appropriate wheel to create a countervailing vehicle movement. Engine torque is also limited. The ESP warning lamp, located in the speedometer dial, starts to flash when ESP is in operation. Important! If the ESP warning lamp v flashes: • During take-off apply as little throttle as possible. • While driving ease up on the accelerator. • Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. • Do not switch off the ESP. Caution! If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised (see towing the vehicle on page 255), the engine must be shut off (key in steering lock position 0 or 1). Otherwise, the ESP will immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes. Notes: The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is combined with that of the BAS. The yellow BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp ¿ in the instrument cluster and the yellow ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer dial come on with the key in steering lock position 2. They should go out with the engine running. 205 Driving systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index