Mercedes-Benz S 4300 - Manual (Page 82)

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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
The switch is located on the center con-
sole.
1 ESP off/on
̈ Press ESP switch 1 until the ESP
warning lamp
v in the speedometer
comes on.
The ESP is deactivated.
If one or more wheels are spinning, the
ESP warning lamp
v in the speedome-
ter flashes, regardless of the speed.
Traction control brakes a spinning wheel
even when the ESP is deactivated.
The ESP always operates when you are
braking, even when it has been deactivat-
ed.
Switching on the ESP
̈ Press the ESP switch 1.
The ESP warning lamp v in the in-
strument cluster goes out. You are now
again in normal driving mode.
!
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.
Warning!
G
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.