Mercedes-Benz 2012 A Class - Manual (Page 68)

ESP ® is deactivated if the å ESP ® OFF
warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights
up continuously when the engine is running.
If the ÷ ESP
® warning lamp and the
å ESP ® OFF warning lamp are lit contin-
uously, ESP ® is not available due to a mal-
function.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Y page 260) and display messages which
may be shown in the instrument cluster
(
Y page 230).
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.
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 ® (AMG
vehicles)
Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( Y page 61).
You can select between the following states
of ESP
® :
R ESP ® is activated.
R
SPORT handling mode is activated.
R ESP ® is deactivated.
G
WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is activated,
there is a greater risk of skidding and acci-
dents.
Only activate SPORT handling mode in the sit-
uations described in the following.
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.
In the following situations, it may be better to
activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate
ESP
® :
R
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
R
on specially designated roads when the
vehicle's own oversteering and understeer-
ing characteristics are desired
Driving in SPORT handling mode or without
ESP
® requires an extremely qualified and
experienced driver.
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Driving safety systems
Safety