Mercedes-Benz 2013 CLA Class - Manual (Page 71)

Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Y page 258) and display messages which
may be shown in the instrument cluster
(
Y page 227).
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tyre sizes. Only then will ESP ® function
properly.
Characteristics of ESP ®
General notes
If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP
® is automatically
active.
If ESP
® intervenes, the ÷ ESP ® warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP
® intervenes:
X Do not deactivate ESP ® under any circum-
stances.
X When pulling away, only depress the accel-
erator pedal as far as is necessary.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle stops
moving. When pulling away again, the engine
starts automatically. ESP
® remains in its pre-
viously selected status. Example: if ESP ®
was deactivated before the engine was
switched off, ESP
® remains deactivated when
the engine is switched on again.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( Y page 64).
You can select between the following states
of ESP
® :
R ESP ® is activated.
R ESP ® is deactivated.
G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ® , ESP ® no longer sta-
bilises the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP
® in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ® in the fol-
lowing situations:
R
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
i Activate ESP ® as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP ® will
otherwise not be able to stabilise the vehi-
cle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel
starts to spin.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
You can deactivate or activate ESP ® via the
on-board computer.
X To deactivate:( Y page 218).
The å ESP ® OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To activate:( Y page 218).
The å ESP ® OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Characteristics when ESP ® is deactivated
If ESP ® is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP ® warning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes. In such situa-
tions, ESP
® will not stabilise the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP ® :
R ESP ® no longer improves driving stability.
R
engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cut-
ting action for better traction on loose sur-
faces.
R
ETS is still active.
R ESP ® still provides support when you
brake.
Driving safety systems
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Safety
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