Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual
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Safety and Security
Driving and safety systems
Even if the ESP has been turned off, it is
still active in the following situations:
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when braking
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at vehicle speeds up to approximately
37 mph (60 km /h), if one wheel reach-
es the grip limit, e.g. when the street is
icy on one side
The brake is applied until the wheel re-
gains sufficient traction.
If one or more drive wheels are spinning,
the ESP warning lamp
v in the instru-
ment cluster flashes, regardless of the
speed.
Switching on the ESP
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Press lower half of switch.
The ESP warning lamp
v in the in-
strument cluster goes out. You are now
again in normal driving mode.
For more information, see “Practical hints”
(
i
If the ESP is switched off, it will be au-
tomatically activated when exceeding a
vehicle speed of 37 mph (60 km/ h) or
exceeding a severity threshold of side
acceleration.
Warning!
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When the ESP warning lamp
v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP is
switched off.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP.