2004 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 79
2004 Mercedes G-Class Manual
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Safety and Security Driving and safety systems ! The engine must be shut off when the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer. the vehicle is being towed with one axle raised. Otherwise, the ESP will engage the brakes and seriously damage the brake system. Warning! Switching off the ESP Warning! G The 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, following another vehicle too closely, or aquaplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of a 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. G The ESP should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circumstances described below. Disabling of the system will reduce vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers. i The ABS, BAS and ESP are automatically switched off when the differential locks are switched on ( page 150). To improve the vehicle's traction, turn off the ESP in driving situations where it would be advantageous to have the drive wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip such as: starting out on slippery surfaces and in deep snow in conjunction with snow chains. sand or gravel. when driving off-road. When the ESP is turned off engine torque is not limited. the drive wheels can spin. ! Driving the vehicle with varied size tires will cause the wheels to rotate at different speeds, possibly causing the ESP to activate. For this reason, all wheels, including the spare wheel, must have the same tire outside diameter. 79