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Driving 149
Safety First Handling instructions Tips and Maintenance Technical Data
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when rocking the vehicle backwards and forwards to free it from mud, for
example.
You should press the button to switch the ESP back on when you no longer
need wheel spin.
The TCS and EDL are also switched off if the ESP is switched off. That is to say,
these systems are not available while ESP is not activated.
When does the button light up or flash?
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It lights up when the ignition is switched on and should go out again after
about 2 seconds.
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It will start flashing to indicate that ESP is counteracting an unstable
driving condition.
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It will light up continuously if there is a malfunction in the ESP.
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It will light up continuously if the ESP is switched off.
WARNING
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The electronic stabilisation program (ESP) cannot defy the laws of
physics. This should be kept in mind, particularly on slippery and wet
roads and when towing a trailer.
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Always adapt your driving style to suit the condition of the roads and
the traffic situation. Do not let the extra safety afforded by ESP tempt you
into taking any risks when driving, this can cause accidents.
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Please refer to the corresponding warning notes on ESP in
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page 165,
“Intelligent technology”.
Ignition lock
Position of the ignition key
Ignition switched off, steering lock
In the position
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fig. 114 the ignition and the engine are OFF and the
steering may be locked.
For the Steering lock without the ignition key, turn the steering wheel until it
locks with an audible sound. You should always lock the steering wheel when
you leave your vehicle. This will help prevent theft of the vehicle
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Switching on the ignition or glow plug system
Turn the ignition key to this position and let go of the key. If the key cannot be
turned or is difficult to turn from position
to position , move the
steering wheel (to take the load off the steering lock mechanism) until the key
turns freely.
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Fig. 114 Ignition key
positions
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