2011 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 70
2011 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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68 Driving safety systems control is still activated. still provides support when you brake. If ESP® is deactivated and one or more wheels start to spin, the d warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. In such situations, ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle. RESP® Rtraction oversteering or understeering, thus improving traction. ESP® trailer stabilization If your trailer begins to lurch, you can only stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by depressing the brake firmly. In this situation, ESP® assists you and can detect if the trailer begins to lurch. ESP® slows the vehicle down by braking and limiting the engine output until the vehicle/ trailer combination has stabilized. Trailer stabilization is active from a speed above 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety G Warning! X The system will not be able to assist when the trailer jackknifes To deactivate: press button :. The d warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. G Warning When the d ESP® warning lamp 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 style to the prevailing road conditions and to the nonoperating status of the ESP®. the ESP® has switched off due to a malfunction Ron wet or icy roads Ron roads with slippery surface Rin sand or gravel Trailers with a high center of gravity may tip over before the system recognizes swaying of the trailer. Rif Trailer stabilization does not work if ESP® is deactivated or disabled because of a malfunction. ! Avoid spinning a drive wheel for an extended period with ESP switched off. This could cause serious damage to the drive train. X EBD G Warning Observe "Important safety instructions" (Y page 65). To activate: press button :. The d warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. Off-road ESP® An ESP® system specifically suited to off-road terrain is activated automatically once the offroad drive program (Y page 193) is activated. It intervenes with a delay if there is EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure on the rear wheels to improve driving stability while braking. G Warning! If the EBD malfunctions, the brake system will still function with full brake boost. However, the rear wheels could lock up during