Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class 2015 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 59)

SPORT handling mode SPORT handling mode message appears
in the multifunction display.
X
To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button :.
The M handling mode warning lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. ESP ® is
activated.
X To deactivate ESP ® : press button :.
The å ESP ® OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. The ÷ OFF OFF
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
X To activate ESP ® : when SPORT handling
mode is activated or ESP ® is deactivated,
press button :.
The å ESP ® OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The ÷ ON ON
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
Characteristics of activated SPORT han-
dling mode
SPORT handling mode raises the intervention
threshold for stabilizing the vehicle. This
allows for a sportier driving style on desig-
nated race circuits and may in certain situa-
tions improve the traction in comparison with
ESP ® .
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the h warn-
ing lamp in the instrument cluster flashes.
ESP ® only stabilizes the vehicle to a limited
degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R ESP ® only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
R traction control is still activated.
R ESP ® still provides support when you brake
firmly.
R
engine torque is only restricted to a limited
degree, and the drive wheels are able to
spin. The spinning wheels produce a cut-
ting effect for better traction.
Characteristics when ESP ® is deactivated
If ESP ® is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the h warning lamp in the
instrument cluster does not flash. In such sit-
uations, ESP ® will not stabilize 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 cutting action for
better traction.
R traction control is still activated.
R ESP ® still provides support when you brake
firmly.
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Y
page 54).
EBD monitors and controls the brake pres-
sure on the rear wheels to improve driving
stability while braking.
G WARNING
If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can
still lock, e.g. under full braking. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (
Y
page 192) as well as dis-
play messages (
Y
page 166).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Y
page 54).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In addi-
tion to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE
Driving safety systems
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Safety
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