Mercedes-Benz 2011 SLS AMG - Manual (Page 67)

warning lamp å in the instrument
cluster comes on.
The message
ESC-OFF appears in the
multifunction display.
G Warning!
When the ESC OFF warning lamp å is on,
the ESC is switched off.
When the ESC warning lamp ÷ and the
ESC OFF warning lamp å are on
continuously, the ESC is not operational due
to a malfunction.
When the ESC is switched off 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 ESC.
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESC switched off.
This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
X Switching on: With the engine running,
press ESC switch : briefly.
The ESC OFF warning lamp å in the
instrument cluster goes out. The message
ESC-ON appears in the multifunction
display.
EBP
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 61.
The Electronic Brake Proportioning (EBP)
enhances braking effectiveness by allowing
the rear brakes to supply a greater proportion
of the braking effort in straight-line braking
without a loss of vehicle stability.
G
Warning!
If the EBD malfunctions, the brake system will
still function with full brake boost. However,
the rear wheels could lock up during
emergency braking situations, for example.
You could lose control of the vehicle and
cause an accident.
Adapt your driving style to the changed
driving characteristics.
Adaptive Brake
Adaptive Brake provides a high level of
braking safety as well as increased braking
comfort. Adaptive Brake takes driver and
vehicle characteristics into consideration,
thus achieving an optimal braking effect.
In addition, Adaptive Brake provides the hill-
start assist system (
Y page 293).
For more information on the brake system,
see (
Y page 349).
Trunk Wing
G Observe Safety notes, see page 61.
The Trunk Wing enhances the vehicle’s
driving stability. It adapts the aerodynamics
of the vehicle to the driving conditions
according to the speed.
Trunk Wing switch : should be used for
cleaning only, see “Trunk Wing”
(
Y page 360). It is not needed for Trunk Wing
operation.
The Trunk Wing extends at a vehicle speed of
above 75 mph (120 km/h) automatically.
Trunk Wing switch : flashes for as long as
the Trunk Wing extends. It remains
illuminated in red when the Trunk Wing is fully
extended.
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