Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 70)

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 d warning lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
ESP
® will not stabilize the vehicle.
X To deactivate: press button :.
The d warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
G
Warning
When the d ESP ® warning lamp is
illuminated continuously, the ESP ® is
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions and to the non-
operating status of the 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 d warning lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Off-road ESP ®
An ESP ® system specifically suited to off-road
terrain is activated automatically once the off-
road drive program (
Y page 193) is activated.
It intervenes with a delay if there is
oversteering or understeering, thus
improving traction.
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
Trailers with a high center of gravity may tip
over before the system recognizes swaying of
the trailer.
Trailer stabilization does not work if ESP ® is
deactivated or disabled because of a
malfunction.
EBD
G Warning
Observe "Important safety instructions"
(
Y page 65).
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
G
Warning!
If the EBD malfunctions, the brake system will
still function with full brake boost. However,
the rear wheels could lock up during
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