Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2020, Owner'S Manual

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Activating/deactivating ESP ® (Electronic Sta‐
bility Program)
Multimedia system:
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ESP
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can only be activated/deactivated
using quick access when at least one other
function is available in quick access. ESP
®
can otherwise be found in the Assistance
menu.
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Select ESP .
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Select On or å Off .
ESP ® is deactivated if the å ESP ® OFF warn‐
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
cluster.
Observe any information on warning lamps and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster.
Function of EBD
Electronic Breakforce Distribution (EBD) is char‐
acterised by the following:
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Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure
on the rear wheels.
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Improved driving stability when braking,
especially on bends.
Function of STEER CONTROL
STEER CONTROL assists you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in
the direction required for vehicle stabilisation.
This steering recommendation is given in the fol‐
lowing situations:
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both right wheels or both left wheels are on a
wet or slippery road surface when you brake
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the vehicle starts to skid
System limits
STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not
function in the following situations:
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ESP
®
is deactivated.
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ESP
®
is malfunctioning.
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The steering is malfunctioning.
If ESP ® is malfunctioning, you will be assisted
further by the electric power steering.
HOLD function
HOLD function
The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a stand‐
still without requiring you to depress the brake
pedal, e.g. while waiting in traffic.
The HOLD function is only an aid. The responsi‐
bility for the vehicle safely standing still remains
with the driver.
System limits
The HOLD function is only intended to provide
assistance when driving and is not a sufficient
means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling
away when stationary.
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The incline must not be greater than 30%.
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