Mercedes-Benz R 350, Operator'S Manual

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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
For more information, see the “Practical
hints” section (
컄
page 404) and
(
컄
page 416).
Warning!
G
When you see the ESP
®
warning lamp
v
flashing in the instrument cluster, then pro-
ceed 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 4-ETS cannot prevent accidents resul-
ting from excessive speed.
!
Because of the ESP’s
®
automatic oper-
ation, the engine must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position
0
or 1 ) when the parking brake is being
tested on a brake test dynamometer.
Active braking action through ESP
®
may otherwise seriously damage the
brake system.
Operational tests with the engine
running can only be conducted on a
two-axle dynamometer.
i
If the yellow ESP
®
warning lamp
v
comes on while driving, the 4-ETS is be-
ing switched off temporarily to prevent
overheating of the drive wheel brakes.
In addition, the message
ESP unavail-
able See Operator’s Manual appears
in the multifunction display.