2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 72
2011 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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70 Driving safety systems G Warning! The system will not be able to assist when the trailer jackknifes 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 Safety X 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®. Trailer stabilization does not work if ESP® is deactivated or disabled because of a malfunction. EBD G Warning Observe "Important safety instructions" (Y page 67). ! Avoid spinning a drive wheel for an extended period with ESP® switched off. This could cause serious damage to the drive train. X EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure on the rear wheels to improve driving stability while braking. G Warning! To activate: press button :. The d warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out. 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). If the EBD malfunctions, the brake system will still function with full brake boost. However, the rear wheels could lock up during emergency braking situations, for example. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. Adapt your driving style to the changed driving characteristics. Distance warning function (vehicles with DISTRONIC) This function warns you from a speed of approximately 20 mph (30 km/h), if: Rfor a period of several seconds, the distance to the vehicle in front is too short for the speed at which you are traveling.