Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 66)

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!
Activate ESP ® as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP ® will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle
if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts
to spin.
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: press button :.
The å warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
G Warning
When the å ESP OFF warning lamp lights
up, ESP is switched off.
When the ä ESP warning lamp and the
å ESP OFF warning lamp are on
continuously, ESP is not operational due to a
malfunction.
When ESP is switched off or not operational,
the vehicle's stability during standard driving
maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
road conditions/weather conditions and to
the non-operating status of ESP.
! Avoid spinning a drive wheel for an
extended period with ESP ® switched off.
This could cause serious damage to the
drive train.
X To activate: press button :.
The å warning lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
ESP ® trailer stabilization
If your trailer begins to lurch, you can only
stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by
depressing the brake firmly.
In this situation, ESP
® assists you and can
detect if the trailer begins to lurch. ESP ®
slows the vehicle down by braking and
limiting the engine output until the vehicle/
trailer combination has stabilized.
Trailer stabilization is active from a speed
above 40 mph (65 km/h).
G Warning!
The system will not be able to assist when the
trailer jackknifes
R if the ESP ® has switched off due to a
malfunction
R on wet or icy roads
R on roads with slippery surface
R in sand or gravel
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