
Functions of ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram)
&
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP is mal‐
functioning
®
If ESP
®
is malfunctioning, ESP
®
cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other
driving safety systems are switched off.
#
Drive on carefully.
#
Have ESP
®
checked at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
&
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
®
is
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP
®
, ESP
®
cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization.
#
ESP
®
should only be deactivated in the
following situations.
ESP
®
monitors and improves driving stability and
traction, particularly in the following situations:
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When pulling away on wet or slippery roads.
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When braking.
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In strong sidewinds when you are driving
faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
ESP
®
can stabilize the vehicle by intervening in
the following ways:
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One or more wheels are braked.
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The engine output is adapted according to
the situation.
ESP
®
is deactivated if the ESP
®
OFF
å
warn‐
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
cluster:
R
Driving stability will no longer be improved.
R
Crosswind Assist is no longer active.
R
The drive wheels could spin.
R
ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
%
Even when ESP
®
is deactivated, you are still
assisted by ESP
®
when braking.
ESP
®
is intervening if the ESP
®
÷
warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster:
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Do not deactivate ESP
®
.
R
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
is necessary.
R
Adapt your driving style to suit the current
road and weather conditions.
Deactivate ESP
®
in the following situations to
improve traction:
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When using snow chains
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In deep snow
R
On sand or gravel
%
Spinning the wheels results in a cutting
action which provides better grip.
ESP
®
is deactivated if the
å
ESP
®
OFF warn‐
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
cluster.
If the ESP
®
÷
warning lamp lights up continu‐
ously, ESP
®
is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe any information which may be displayed
in the instrument cluster:
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Warning and indicator lamps (
→
page 396)
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Display messages
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