2003 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 77

Safety and Security Driving and safety systems The button is located in the upper center console. Even if the ESP has been turned off, it is still active in the following situations: when braking at vehicle speeds between approximately 24 mph (40 km/h) and 50 mph (80 km/h), if one drive wheel loses traction and begins to spin. The brake is applied until the wheel regains sufficient traction. 1 ESP on/off Press upper half of button. The 4-ETS/ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer dial comes on. The 4-ETS/ESP warning lamp v, located in the speedometer dial, starts to flash at any speed as soon as the tires lose traction. Warning! G When the 4-ETS/ESP warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP is switched off. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP. Switching on the ESP Press lower half of button. The 4-ETS/ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode. More information can be found in the "Practical hints" section ( page 224). 77