2010 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 68

251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 66 Version: 2.11.8.1 66 Driving safety systems circumstances described below. Disabling the system will reduce vehicle stability in driving maneuvers. Safety and security Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare wheel is mounted. 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 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! With the engine running, press ESP® switch : until the ESP® warning lamp d in the instrument cluster comes on. The ESP® is switched off. 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 4-ETS will still apply the brakes to a spinning wheel ESP® continues to operate when you are braking cruise control or the Distronic system 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®. G Warning! 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 Rthe Rthe 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. ESP® trailer stabilization If the trailer you are towing should begin to sway, the rig can only be stabilized by immediately applying the brakes hard. Steering during this maneuver will not help to stabilize the rig.