Mercedes-Benz E-Wagon 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 73)

SPORT handling mode is designed for
driving on designated roads when the
vehicle's own oversteering and
understeering characteristics are desired.
Driving in SPORT handling mode requires
an extremely qualified and experienced
driver who is able to cope with these critical
driving conditions.
X To deactivate: briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
ESP ® is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
It may be best to activate SPORT handling
mode in the following situations:
R when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP
®
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. ESP
® only stabilizes the vehicle to a
limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R ESP ® only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
R traction control is still activated.
R ESP ® still provides support when you
brake.
R engine torque is only restricted to a limited
degree, and the drive wheels are able to
spin. The spinning wheels produce a
cutting effect for better traction.
Vehicles with ECO start/stop function: the
ECO start/stop function switches the engine
off automatically when the vehicle comes to
a stop. The engine starts automatically when
the driver wants to pull away again. ESP
®
remains in its previously selected status.
Example: if ESP
® was deactivated before the
engine was switched off, ESP ® remains
deactivated when the engine is switched on
again.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ® , ESP ® no longer
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP
® in the situations
described in the following.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP ® deactivated.
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
X To deactivate: press button : until the
å ESP
® OFF warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster.
The ÷
OFF message appears in the
multifunction display.
Deactivate ESP
® when driving on
designated roads when the vehicle's own
oversteering and understeering
characteristics are desired. Driving without
ESP
® requires an extremely qualified and
experienced driver who is able to cope with
these critical driving conditions.
X To activate: briefly press button :.
The å ESP
® OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The ÷ ON
message appears in the multifunction
display.
ESP ® is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
If ESP
® is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP ® warning lamp in
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