Mercedes-Benz E-Coupe 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 69)

the driver when pulling away on wet or
slippery roads. ESP
® can also stabilize the
vehicle during braking.
If ESP
® intervenes, the ä warning lamp
flashes in the instrument cluster.
G Warning!
Never switch off the ESP when you see the
ESP warning lamp ä flashing in the
instrument cluster. In this case proceed as
follows:
R When driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
R While driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
R Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
! Switch the ignition off when:
R the parking brake is being tested using a
dynamometer
R
the vehicle is being towed with the front/
rear axle raised
Application of the brakes by ESP ® may
otherwise destroy the brake system.
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP ® function
properly.
ETS (Electronic Traction Support)
G Warning
Observe "Important safety notes"
(
Y page 64).
Traction control is part of ESP ® .
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side.
Traction control remains active if you
deactivate ESP
® .
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
G Warning!
The ESP should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off the ESP when a spare wheel
is mounted.
ESP ® is activated automatically when the
engine is running.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
® in the
following situations:
R
when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
G
Warning!
Switch on the ESP immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore. Otherwise the ESP will not stabilize
the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a
wheel is spinning.
When you deactivate ESP ® :
R ESP ® no longer improves driving stability.
R the engine's torque is no longer limited and
the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of
the wheels results in a cutting action, which
provides better grip.
R traction control is still activated.
R ESP ® still provides support when you
brake.
If ESP ® is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ä warning lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
ESP
® will not stabilize the vehicle.
X To deactivate: ( Y page 207).
The å warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
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