Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe, Operator'S Manual

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Deactivating/activating ESP
®
X
To activate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button : .
The M handling mode warning lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up. The
SPORT handling mode SPORT handling mode message appears
in the multifunction display.
X
To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button : .
The M handling mode warning lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. ESP
®
is
activated.
X
To deactivate ESP
®
: press button : .
The å ESP
®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. The ÷ OFF OFF
message appears in the multifunction
display.
X
To activate ESP ® : when SPORT handling
mode is activated or ESP
®
is deactivated,
press button : .
The å ESP
®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The ÷ ON ON
message appears in the multifunction
display.
Characteristics of activated SPORT
handling mode
SPORT handling mode raises the intervention
threshold for stabilizing the vehicle. This
allows for a sportier driving style on
designated race circuits and may in certain
situations improve the traction in comparison
with ESP ® .
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the h
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.
Characteristics when ESP
®
is deactivated
If ESP
®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the h warning lamp in the
instrument cluster does not flash. In such
situations, ESP
®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP
®
:
R ESP
®
no longer improves driving stability.
R
engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin. The spinning
of the wheels results in a cutting action for
better traction.
R
traction control is still activated.
R ESP
®
still provides support when you brake
firmly.
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (
Y
page 54).
G WARNING
If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can
still lock, e.g. under full braking. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
Driving safety systems
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