2010 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 70

68 Driving safety systems Rthe Rthe cruise control or the DISTRONIC PLUS cannot be activated cruise control or the DISTRONIC PLUS switch off if activated Safety and security i When the ESC is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ESC warning lamp ÷ in the instrument cluster flashes. However, the ESC will then not stabilize the vehicle. X and requires a highly skilled and experienced driver able to handle these critical driving situations. You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident. Please be aware of these limits when you switch off the ESC. Do not switch off the ESC when a spare wheel is mounted. With the engine running, switch off the ESC via the control system (Y page 231). When you switch off the ESC, Rthe Rthe Rthe Rthe Rthe Rthe ESC does not stabilize the vehicle G Warning! 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 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. engine output is not limited, which allows the drive wheels to spin ETS will still apply the brakes to a spinning wheel ESC operates while you are braking cruise control or the DISTRONIC PLUS cannot be activated cruise control or the DISTRONIC PLUS switch off if activated ! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESC switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Switching off the ESC (S 63 AMG only) i When the ESC is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ESC warning lamp ÷ in the instrument cluster flashes. However, the ESC will then not stabilize the vehicle. X With the engine running, switch off the ESC via the control system (Y page 231). G Warning! G Warning! The ESC should not be switched off during normal driving. Disabling of the system will result in the following: Rno restriction to engine torque of system-supported traction control Rloss "ESC OFF" is designed for driving on closed tracks when the vehicle's natural oversteer and understeer characteristics are desired 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 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.