Mercedes-Benz 2002 ML 320 - Manual (Page 228)

225 Driving systems
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
ESP control switch
ESP control switch located in center console.
To switch ESP off, press upper half of switch.
ESP warning lamp
v, located in speedometer dial,
comes on.
To switch ESP on again, press lower half of switch.
ESP warning lamp
v, located in speedometer dial,
goes out.
To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with
snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel,
or off-road driving, switch off ESP by pressing the upper
half of the ESP switch. The ESP warning lamp
v,
located in the speedometer dial, is continuously
illuminated.
With the ESP system switched off, the engine torque
reduction feature is cancelled. Therefore, the enhanced
vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavailable.
A portion of the ESP system remains active, even with
the switch in the OFF position.
P54.25-2037-26
Warning!
ESP should not be switched off during normal
driving other than in circumstances described
above. Disabling of the system will reduce vehicle
stability in standard driving maneuvers.
When the ESP warning lamp is illuminated
continuously, the ESP is switched off.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road
conditions.