Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Owner'S Manual

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When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R ESP
®
only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
R
engine torque is only restricted to a limited
degree and the drive wheels are able to
spin. The spinning wheels produce a cut-
ting effect for better traction.
R
traction control is still activated.
R ESP
®
still provides support when you brake
firmly.
i
If SPORT handling mode is activated and
one or more wheels start to spin, the
h warning lamp in the instrument clus-
ter flashes. ESP
®
only stabilises the vehicle
to a limited degree.
X
To activate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button : .
The M warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up. The SPORT handling
mode message appears in the multifunction
display.
X
To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button : .
The M warning lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. ESP ® is activated.
Adaptive brake lamps
Observe the "Important safety notes" section
(
Y
page 48).
i
Adaptive brake lamps are only available in
certain countries.
If you brake sharply from a speed of more
than 50 km/h or if braking is assisted by BAS,
the brake lamps flash rapidly. In this way,
traffic travelling behind you is warned in an
even more noticeable manner.
If you brake sharply from a speed of more
than 70 km/h to a standstill, the hazard warn-
ing lamps are activated automatically. If the
brakes are applied again, the brake lamps
light up continuously. The hazard warning
lamps switch off automatically if you travel
faster than 10 km/h. You can also switch off
the hazard warning lamps using the hazard
warning switch button (
Y
page 84).
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
Observe the "Important safety notes" section
(
Y
page 48).
EBD monitors and controls the brake pres-
sure on the rear wheels to improve driving
stability while braking.
G
WARNING
If EBV is malfunctioning, the brake system is
still available with full brake boosting effect.
However, the rear wheels can still lock, e.g.
under full braking. This could cause you to
lose control of your vehicle and cause an acci-
dent. You should therefore adapt your driving
style to the different handling characteristics.
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
Observe the "Important safety notes" section
(
Y
page 47).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In addi-
tion to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE
also features the hill start assist function
(
Y
page 104). For further information, see
Driving tips (
Y
page 120).
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