Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 101)

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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
When you switch off the ESP ®
ț the ESP ® does not stabilize the vehicle
ț the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and
thus cut into surfaces for better grip
ț the 4-ETS will still apply the brake to a
spinning wheel
ț the ESP ® continues to operate when
you are braking
ț you cannot activate the cruise control
or the Distronic* system
ț the cruise control or the Distronic*
system switch off if currently activated
The ESP ® switch is located on the upper
part of the center console.
1 ESP ® switch
̈ With the engine running, press ESP ®
switch 1.
The ESP ® warning lamp v in the
instrument cluster comes on.
The ESP ® is deactivated.
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.
! Switch on the ESP ® immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore.
i When the ESP ® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP ®
warning lamp v in the instrument cluster
flashes. However, the ESP ® will then not
stabilize the vehicle.
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 ex-
tended 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.