Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009 - Manual (Page 77)

Driving safety systems
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R you cannot activate the cruise control or
the DISTRONIC Plus
R the cruise control or the DISTRONIC Plus
switch off if activated
i When the ESP ® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP ®
warning lamp v in the instrument
cluster flashes. However, the ESP ® will
then not stabilize the vehicle.
X With the engine running, press ESP ® switch
1 until the ESP ® warning lamp v in the
instrument cluster comes on.
The ESP
® is switched off.
G Warning!
When the ESP ® warning lamp v 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 to the
prevailing road conditions and to the non-
operating status of the ESP
® .
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP ® switched
off. This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Switching off the ESP ® (S 63 AMG only)
G Warning!
The ESP ® should not be switched off during
normal driving.
Disabling of the system will result in the
following:
R no restriction to engine torque
R loss of system supported traction control
“ESP ® OFF” is designed for driving on
closed tracks when the vehicle’s natural
oversteer and understeer characteristics
are desired 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 ESP
® .
Do not switch off the ESP ® when a spare
wheel is mounted.
When you switch off the ESP ® ,
R the ESP ® does not stabilize the vehicle
R the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin
R the ETS will still apply the brakes to a
spinning wheel
R the ESP ® operates while you are braking
R you cannot activate the cruise control or
the DISTRONIC Plus
R the cruise control or the DISTRONIC Plus
switch off if activated
i When the ESP ® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP ®
warning lamp v in the instrument
cluster flashes. However, the ESP ® will
then not stabilize the vehicle.
X With the engine running, press ESP ® switch
1 until the ESP ® warning lamp v in the
instrument cluster comes on.
The ESP
® is switched off.
G Warning!
When the ESP ® warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP ® is
switched off or is not operational due to a
Safety and security
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