Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR 1999, Owner'S Manual

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ASR
OFF
P54.25-0239-20
ASR control switch located on
center console
ASR Control Switch
To im prove the vehicle’s traction
when driving with snow chains, or
starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, press the upper half of the
ASR switch. The ASR warning
lamp, located in the speedom eter
dial, is continuously illuminated.
W ith the ASR system switched off,
the engine torque reduction feature
is cancelled. Therefore, the en ­
hanced vehicle stability offered by
ASR is unavailable.
A dapt your speed and driving to
the prevailing road conditions.
A portion of the ASR system re­
m ains active, even with the switch
in the O FF 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 approxim ately 25 mph
(40 km/h), and switches off
w hen traction is regained, up
to 50 mph (80 km/h).
The ASR w arning lamp, located in
the speedom eter dial, starts to
flash at any vehicle speed as soon
as the tires lose traction and the
w heels begin to spin.
To return to the enhanced vehicle
stability offered by ASR at any
time: press lower half of the switch
(the ASR w arning lamp in the
speedom eter dial goes out).
Im portant!
If the ASR w arning lamp flashes:
• during drive-off, apply as little
throttle as possible,
• while driving, ease up on the
accelerator.
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