Mercedes-Benz S 320 1999, Owner'S Manual

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ESP Control Switch
ESP control switch located on
center console.
To improve the vehicle’s traction
when driving with snow chains, or
starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, press the upper half of the
ESP switch. The ESP warning
lamp, located in the speedometer
dial, is continuously illuminated.
With the ESP system switched off,
the engine torque reduction feature
is cancelled. Therefore, the
enhanced vehicle stability offered
by ESP is unavailable.
Adapt your speed and driving to
the prevailing road conditions.
A portion of the ESP system re­
mains active, even with the switch
in the OFF position.
If one drive wheel loses traction
and begins to spin, the brake is
applied until the wheel regains
sufficient traction. The traction
control engages at vehicle speeds
up to approximately 24 mph
(40 km/h), and switches off at
50 mph (80 km/h).
Note:
Avoid spinning of one drive wheel.
Doing so may cause serious
damage to the drive train which is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
The ESP warning lamp, located in
the speedometer dial, starts to
flash at any vehicle speed as soon
as the tires lose traction and the
wheels begin to spin.
To return to the enhanced vehicle
stability offered by ESP: press
lower half of the switch (the ESP
warning lamp in the speedometer
dial goes out).
Important!
If the ESP warning lamp flashes:
• during take-off, apply as little
throttle as possible,
• while driving, ease up on the
accelerator.
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