2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 67

Driving safety systems circumstances described below. Disabling the system will reduce vehicle stability in driving maneuvers. 65 To improve the vehicle's traction, switch off the ESP®. This allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip, for example Rwhen Rin Rin driving with snow chains deep snow sand or gravel X G Warning! With the engine running, press ESP® switch : until the ESP® warning lamp d in the instrument cluster comes on. The ESP® is switched off. Switch on the ESP® immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore. Otherwise the ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a wheel is spinning. G Warning! When you switch off the ESP®, Rthe Rthe ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle engine output is not limited, which allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip ETS/4-ETS will still apply the brakes to a spinning wheel ESP® continues to operate when you are braking cruise control cannot be activated cruise control or the Distronic system switch off if activated When the ESP® warning lamp d is illuminated continuously, the ESP® is switched off or is not operational due to a malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers is reduced. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP®. Rthe Rthe Rthe Rthe ! 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. Switching on the ESP® X i When the ESP® is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP® warning lamp d in the instrument cluster flashes. However, the ESP® will then not stabilize the vehicle. Press ESP® switch : until the ESP® warning lamp d in the instrument cluster goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP® switched on. Off-road ESP® (vehicles with 4MATIC) With the off-road driving program switched on (Y page 155), the ESP® designed for off-road use is activated automatically. At speeds below 27 mph (45 km/h), the ESP® assists in Z Safety and security Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare wheel is mounted.