Mercedes-Benz E 350, Operator'S Manual

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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
For more information, see the “Practical
hints” section (
컄
page 373).
Warning!
G
Never switch off the ESP
®
when you see the
ABS/ESP
®
warning lamp
v
flashing in
the instrument cluster. In this case proceed
as follows:
앫
While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
앫
While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.
앫
Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The ESP
®
cannot prevent accidents result-
ing from excessive speed.
Warning!
G
The ESP
®
cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase the traction afforded. The ESP
®
cannot prevent accidents, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The ca-
pabilities of an ESP
®
equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or danger-
ous manner which could jeopardize the us-
er’s safety or the safety of others.
!
The ESP
®
will only function properly if
you use wheels of the recommended
tire size (
컄
page 472).
!
Vehicles without 4MATIC:
Because of the ESP’s
®
automatic oper-
ation, the engine and the ignition must
be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch
position
0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button* in position
0
or
1
)
when:
앫
the parking brake is being tested on
a brake test dynamometer
앫
the vehicle is being towed with the
front axle raised
Active braking action through the ESP
®
may otherwise seriously damage the
brake system.
For information on vehicles with
4MATIC, see “Four wheel electronic
traction system (4MATIC) with the
ESP
®
” (
컄
page 99).