Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 72)

X To deactivate: press button :.
The d warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
G Warning
When the d ESP ® warning lamp is
illuminated continuously, the ESP ® is
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions and to the non-
operating status of the ESP
® .
! Avoid spinning a drive wheel for an
extended period with ESP ® switched off.
This could cause serious damage to the
drive train.
X To activate: press button :.
The d warning lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
ESP ® trailer stabilization
If your trailer begins to lurch, you can only
stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by
depressing the brake firmly.
In this situation, ESP
® assists you and can
detect if the trailer begins to lurch. ESP ®
slows the vehicle down by braking and
limiting the engine output until the vehicle/
trailer combination has stabilized.
Trailer stabilization is active from a speed
above 40 mph (65 km/h).
G Warning!
The system will not be able to assist when the
trailer jackknifes
R if the ESP ® has switched off due to a
malfunction
R on wet or icy roads
R on roads with slippery surface
R in sand or gravel
Trailers with a high center of gravity may tip
over before the system recognizes swaying of
the trailer.
Trailer stabilization does not work if ESP ® is
deactivated or disabled because of a
malfunction.
EBD
G
Warning
Observe "Important safety instructions"
(
Y page 67).
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
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.
Distance warning function (vehicles
with DISTRONIC)
This function warns you from a speed of
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h), if:
R
for a period of several seconds, the
distance to the vehicle in front is too short
for the speed at which you are traveling.
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