2011 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 59

Driving safety systems X 57 Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until the emergency braking situation is over. ABS prevents the wheels from locking. G Warning G Warning Rwhen If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system still functions, but without the additional brake boost available that the BAS would normally provide in an emergency braking maneuver. Therefore, the braking distance may increase. ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) Important safety notes G Warning Observe "Important safety notes" (Y page 55). driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. Rwhile driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal. Radapt your speed to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions. failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. ESP® cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed. ! Switch the ignition off when: Rthe parking brake is being tested using a dynamometer Rthe vehicle is being towed with the front/ ESP® monitors driving stability and traction. Traction is the power transmission between the tires and the road surface. If ESP® detects that the vehicle is deviating from the direction desired by the driver, one or more wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. If necessary, the engine output is also modified to keep the vehicle on the desired course within physical limits. ESP® assists the driver when pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP® can also stabilize the vehicle during braking. If ESP® intervenes, the ÷ warning lamp flashes in the instrument cluster. rear axle raised Application of the brakes by ESP® may otherwise destroy the brake system. ! Only operate the vehicle for a maximum of ten seconds on a brake test dynamometer. Switch off the ignition. Application of the brakes by ESP® may otherwise destroy the brake system. ! Function or performance tests may only be performed on a 2-axle dynamometer. If you wish to operate the vehicle on such a dynamometer, please consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center beforehand. You could otherwise damage the drive train or the brake system. i Only use wheels with the recommended tire sizes. Only then will ESP® function properly. i If differential locks are switched on, ABS, BAS and ESP® switch themselves off automatically. Z Safety The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. Under no circumstances should you deactivate ESP® when the ÷ ESP® warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. Proceed as follows: