Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53 4MATIC+ 2019, Operator'S Manual

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Functions of ESP ® (Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram)
&
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
®
is
malfunctioning
If ESP
®
is malfunctioning, ESP
®
cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other
driving safety systems are switched off.
#
Drive on carefully.
#
Have ESP
®
checked at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
You can select between the following modes of
ESP
®
:
R
ESP ® on
R
ESP
®
SPORT
R
ESP ® off
Characteristics when ESP ® is activated
ESP ® monitors and improves driving stability and
traction, particularly in the following situations:
R
When pulling away on a wet or slippery road‐
way.
R
When braking.
R
In strong side winds when you are driving
faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
ESP ® can stabilize the vehicle by intervening in
the following ways:
R
One or more wheels are braked.
R
The engine output is adapted according to
the situation.
ESP
®
is activated every time the engine is star‐
ted regardless of whether ESP
®
was in ESP
®
SPORT or deactivated before the engine was
switched off.
If the ÷ ESP
®
warning lamp flashes in the
instrument cluster, one or several vehicle wheels
has reached its grip limit:
R
Adapt the driving style to suit the prevailing
road and weather conditions.
R
Do not deactivate ESP ® under any circum‐
stances.
R
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
is necessary.
Characteristics when ESP ® SPORT is activa‐
ted
&
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
®
SPORT is used incorrectly
When you activate ESP
®
SPORT, there is an
increased risk of skidding and having an acci‐
dent.
#
Activate ESP
®
SPORT only in the cir‐
cumstances described below.
Select ESP
®
SPORT when the vehicle's own
oversteering and understeering characteristics
are desired, e.g on designated roads.
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