Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 58)

G WARNING
If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system still
functions, but without the additional brake
boost available that the BAS would normally
provide in an emergency braking maneuver.
Therefore, the braking distance may increase.
ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (
Y
page 56).
ESP ® monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e. power transmission between the tires and
the road surface.
If ESP
® detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP ® assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP ®
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
ETS (Electronic Traction System)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (
Y
page 56).
Traction control is part of ESP ® .
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side.
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP ® .
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If ESP ® is malfunctioning, ESP ® is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further
driving safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP ® checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
! Switch the ignition off when:
R the electric parking brake is being tested
using a brake dynamometer.
R the vehicle is being towed with the rear
axle raised.
Application of the brakes by ESP ® may
otherwise destroy the brake system.
When SPORT handling mode is activated, the
M warning lamp lights up in the instrument
panel.
When ESP
® is deactivated, the å and
h warning lamps light up in the instrument
panel.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Y
page 190) and display messages which
may be shown in the instrument cluster
(
Y
page 166).
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP ® function
properly.
Characteristics of ESP ®
ESP ® is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
If ESP
® intervenes, the h ESP ® warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP
® intervenes:
X Do not deactivate ESP ® under any
circumstances.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far
as necessary when pulling away.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (
Y
page 54).
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Driving safety systems
Safety