105 safety and security – Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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105
Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Switching on the ESP
®
̈
Press ESP
®
switch
1.
The ESP
®
warning lamp
v in the
instrument cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode with the ESP
®
switched on.
For more information, see the “Practical
hints” section (
EBP
The EBP enhances braking effectiveness
by allowing the rear brakes to supply a
greater proportion of the braking effort
without a loss of vehicle stability.
For more information, see the “Practical
hints” section (
Warning!
G
When the ESP
®
warning lamp
v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP
®
is
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP
®
.
!
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.
Warning!
G
If the EBP is malfunctioning, the brake sys-
tem is still functioning. However, the rear
wheels may lock during hard braking, caus-
ing you to lose control over the vehicle and
possibly causing an accident. Adjust your
driving style to the non-operating status of
the EBP.