Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Deactivating/activating ESP®
Observe the "Important safety notes" section.
WARNING
ESP® should not be deactivated during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
Do not deactivate ESP® when the emergency
or spare wheel is mounted.
ESP® is activated automatically when the engine is started.
It may be best to deactivate ESP® in the following situations:
• when using snow chains
• in deep snow
• on sand or gravel
WARNING
Switch on ESP® immediately if one of the
previously stated conditions is no longer met.
Otherwise, ESP® cannot stabilize the vehicle
if it begins to lurch or when a wheel spins.
When you deactivate ESP®:
• ESP® no longer improves driving
stability.
• 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.
• traction control is still activated.
• ESP® still provides support when you
brake.
If ESP® is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ESP® warning
lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
situations, ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle.
► To deactivate: press button 1.
The ESP® OFF warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
WARNING
When the ESP® OFF warning
lamp is lit,
ESP® is deactivated.
If the ESP® warning lamp and
the
ESP® OFF warning lamp remain
lit,
ESP® is not available due to a malfunction.
When ESP® is deactivated or not operational,
vehicle stability in standard driving
maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP®.
Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an extended period with ESP® deactivated.
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
► To activate: press button 1.
The ESP® OFF warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Observe the "Important safety notes" section. Traction control is part of ESP®. Traction control brakes the drive wheels individually if they spin. This enables you to pull away and ...Off-road ESP®
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Symbols used in this handbook
This safety alert symbol precedes any safety message about a risk of personal
injury. It will also have one of the following signal words.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not ...
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. The grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government ...
Brakes
Important safety notes
WARNING
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your ve ...