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Mercedes-Benz 2005 ML 350 User Manual

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Safety and Security

Driving safety systems

The switch is located on the upper center
console.

ESP on/off switch

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Press upper half of the ESP switch.

The 4-ETS/ESP warning lamp

v in

the speedometer comes on.

The ESP is deactivated.

If one or more drive wheels are spinning,
the 4-ETS/ESP warning lamp

v in the

speedometer flashes, regardless of the
speed.

Traction control brakes a spinning wheel
even when the ESP is deactivated.

The ESP always operates when you are
braking, even when it has been deactiva-
ted.

Switching on the ESP

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Press lower half of the ESP switch until
the 4-ETS/ESP warning lamp

v in

the speedometer goes out.

You are now again in normal driving
mode.

For more information, see the “Practical
hints” section (

page 247).

!

Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period of time with the ESP
switched off. This may cause serious
damage to the drivetrain which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.

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Turn ESP on immediately if the afore-
mentioned circumstances do not apply
anymore.

Warning!

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When the 4-ETS/ESP warning lamp

v is

illuminated continuously, the ESP is
switched off.

Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP.

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