2004 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 82
2004 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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Safety and Security Driving and safety systems ! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The switch is located in the upper center console. Traction control brakes a spinning wheel even when the ESP is deactivated. The ESP always operates when you are braking, even when it has been deactivated. Warning! i Turn ESP on immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore. ESP on/off switch G When the 4-ETS/ESP warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP is switched off. Press upper half of the ESP switch. The 4-ETS/ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer comes on. The ESP is deactivated. If one or more drive wheels are spinning, the 4-ETS/ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer flashes, regardless of the speed. 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 the ESP switch until the 4-ETS/ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode. For more information, see "Practical hints" ( page 241). 82