2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 102

Safety and Security Driving safety systems Switching off the ESP® Warning! When you switch off the ESP® The ESP® switch is located on the upper part of the center console. G the ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle the engine output is not limited, which allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip the 4-ETS will still brake a spinning wheel the ESP® continues to operate when you are braking 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. 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 in sand or gravel i When the ESP® is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes. However, the ESP® will then not stabilize the vehicle. 1 ESP® switch Press ESP® switch 1 until the ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on. The ESP® is deactivated. ! Turn the ESP® on immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore. 101