2000 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 211
2000 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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Instruments and controls Driving systems Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 208 LOW RANGE - ESP During off-road driving a special low range system for the electronic stability program (ESP) is operational with transmission in LOW RANGE mode, see page 211. In the LOW RANGE mode the electronic stability program (ESP) operates in a traction improving fashion specifically adapted for off-road driving. At speeds below 27 mph (45 km /h) the ESP assists in over-/ understeering, thus improving vehicle tracking. If one drive wheel loses traction and begins to spin, the brake is applied until the wheel regains sufficient traction. Note: Avoid spinning of one drive wheel. This may cause serious damage to the drive train which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The ESP warning lamp, located in the speedometer dial, starts to flash at any vehicle speed as soon as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin. To return to the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP: press lower half of the switch (the ESP warning lamp in the speedometer dial goes out). Important! If the ESP warning lamp flashes: • during take-off, apply as little throttle as possible, • while driving, ease up on the accelerator.
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