Mercedes-Benz SL 550 BlueEFFICIENCY, Operator'S Manual

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R
ESP
®
still provides support when you
brake.
R
engine torque is not limited and the drive
wheels are able to spin. The spinning
wheels produce a cutting effect for better
traction.
Deactivating/activating ESP
®
(AMG
vehicles)
Activating/deactivating SPORT handling
mode
G
WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is activated,
there is a greater risk of skidding and
accidents.
Only activate SPORT handling mode in the
situations described in the following.
X
To activate: briefly press button
:
.
The
M
SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
The
SPORT handling mode message
appears in the multifunction display.
SPORT handling mode is designed for
driving on designated roads when the
vehicle's own oversteering and
understeering characteristics are desired.
Driving in SPORT handling mode requires
an extremely qualified and experienced
driver who is able to cope with these critical
driving conditions.
X
To deactivate: briefly press button
:
.
The
M
SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
ESP
®
is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
It may be best to activate SPORT handling
mode in the following situations:
R
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the
÷
ESP
®
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. ESP
®
only stabilizes the vehicle to a
limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R
ESP
®
only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
R
traction control is still activated.
R
ESP
®
still provides support when you brake
firmly.
R
engine torque is only restricted to a limited
degree, and the drive wheels are able to
spin. The spinning wheels produce a
cutting effect for better traction.
Vehicles with ECO start/stop function: the
ECO start/stop function switches the engine
off automatically when the vehicle comes to
a stop. The engine starts automatically when
the driver wants to pull away again. ESP
®
remains in its previously selected status.
Example: if ESP
®
was deactivated before the
engine was switched off, ESP
®
remains
deactivated when the engine is switched on
again.
Deactivating/activating ESP
®
G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP
®
, ESP
®
no longer
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP
®
in the situations
described in the following.
!
Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP
®
deactivated.
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
Driving safety systems
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