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

Driving safety systems as specified in the "Technical data" section of this Operator's Manual. stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a wheel is spinning. 57 Rthe Electronic Traction System (ETS) G Observe Safety notes, see page 55. The ETS (Electronic Traction System) is a component of the ESP®. The ETS improves the vehicle's ability to utilize available traction, especially under slippery road conditions by applying the brakes to a spinning wheel. When you switch off the ESP®, the ETS is still enabled. Switching the ESP® off or on (except SL 63 AMG) G Warning! The ESP® should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circumstances described below. Disabling the system will reduce vehicle stability in driving maneuvers. Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare wheel is mounted. engine output is not limited, which allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip ETS will still apply the brakes to a spinning wheel ESP® continues to operate when you are braking cruise control or the Distronic system cannot be activated cruise control or the Distronic system switch off if activated Rthe Rthe Rthe Rthe i When the ESP® is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ABS/ ESP® warning lamp ÷ or d8 in the instrument cluster flashes. However, the ESP® will then not stabilize the vehicle. Depending on vehicle production date, the symbol on the ESP® switch may differ. To improve the vehicle's traction, switch off the ESP®. This allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip, for example Rwhen Rin Rin driving with snow chains Version 1 X deep snow sand or gravel G Warning! Switching off: With the engine running, press ESP® switch : until the ESP® OFF Switch on the ESP® immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore. Otherwise the ESP® will not 8 Depending on vehicle production date. Z Safety and security i The Distronic system and cruise control switch off automatically when the ESP® engages. When you switch off the ESP®, Rthe ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle