2010 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 234

232 Instrument cluster control system Switching ESC on or off G Warning! Never switch off the ESC when you see the ESC warning lamp ÷ flashing in the instrument cluster. In this case proceed as follows: continuously, the ESC is not operational due to a malfunction. When the ESC is switched off or not operational, 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 ESC. Control systems RWhen RWhile driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal. RAdapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions. Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE® Brake (vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS only) X Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. The ESC cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed. Press button = or ; to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the PRE-SAFE Brake function. X Press button a. For more Information, see (Y page 66) X Start the engine. X Press button = or ; to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the ESC function X Press button a. X X Press button a again if you would like to change the current status. Depending on the previous status, ESC will be Enabled or Disabled Press button a again if you would like to change the current status. After the function has been activated, PRE-SAFE® Brake indicator Ä appears on the left-hand side of the multifunction display. When the HOLD function is switched on, the PRE-SAFE® Brake indicator Ä will not appear. For more information on PRE-SAFE® Brake, see (Y page 69). G Warning! Switching ATTENTION ASSIST on or off X When the ESC OFF warning lamp å is on, the ESC is switched off. When the ESC warning lamp ÷ and the ESC OFF warning lamp å are on Press button = or ; to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the Attention Assist function X Press button a.