Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual
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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Four wheel electronic traction system
(4MATIC) with the ESP
®
Models with all-wheel drive only:
The 4MATIC improves the vehicle’s ability
to use available traction, e.g. during winter
operation in mountains under snowy con-
ditions, by applying power to all four
wheels.
Warning!
G
If you see the ESP
®
warning lamp
v
flashing in the speedometer dial, proceed as
follows:
ț
While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
ț
While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.
ț
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 result-
ing from excessive speed.
!
Do not tow with one axle raised.
Otherwise the transfer case can be
damaged, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
!
Performance testing must only be con-
ducted on a two-axle dynamometer.
Otherwise the transfer case can be
damaged, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
!
Because of the ESP’s
®
automatic oper-
ation, the engine and ignition must be
shut off (SmartKey in starter switch
position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button (
page 35) in
position 0 or 1) when the parking
brake is being tested on a brake test
dynamometer.
Active braking action through the ESP
®
may otherwise seriously damage the
front or rear axle brake system.
Operational tests with the engine run-
ning can only be conducted on a
two-axle dynamometer.