Mercedes-Benz 2013 M Class - Manual (Page 73)

In appropriate driving situations, activate the
off-road program:
X Vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD
package (
Y page 248)
X Vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package
(
Y page 248)
Off-road 4ETS (Electronic Traction
System)
A 4ETS system specifically suited to off-road
terrain is activated automatically once the off-
road program is activated on:
R
vehicles without the ON&OFFROAD
package (
Y page 248)
R
vehicles with the ON&OFFROAD package
(
Y page 248)
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.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: only operate the
vehicle for a maximum of ten seconds on a
brake test dynamometer. Switch off the
ignition.
Application of the brakes by ESP
® may
otherwise destroy the brake system.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or
performance tests may only be carried out
on a 2-axle dynamometer. Before you
operate the vehicle on such a
dynamometer, please consult a qualified
workshop. You could otherwise damage
the drive train or the brake system.
ESP ® is deactivated if the å warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up
continuously when the engine is running.
If the ÷ warning lamp and the å
warning lamp are lit continuously, ESP
® is not
available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Y page 321) and display messages which
may be shown in the instrument cluster
(
Y page 283).
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP ® function
properly.
Characteristics of ESP ®
General information
ESP
® is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
If ESP
® intervenes, the ÷ 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.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
stops moving. 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 ®
Important safety notes
You can select between the following states
of ESP
® :
R ESP ® is activated.
R ESP ® is deactivated.
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