Mercedes-Benz M-class ML 55 AMG, Руководство оператора

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166 Driving systems
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
Electronic stability program (ESP)
The ESP enhances directional control and reduces
driving wheel spin of the vehicle under various driving
conditions.
Over-/understeering of the vehicle is counteracted by
applying brakes to the appropriate wheel to create a
countervailing vehicle movement. Engine torque is also
limited. The ESP warning lamp, located in the
speedometer dial, starts to flash when ESP is in
operation.
Important!
If the ESP warning lamp flashes adapt your speed and
driving to the prevailing road conditions.
Caution!
If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised (see
towing the vehicle on page 209), the engine must be
shut off (key in steering lock position 0 or 1). Otherwise,
the ESP will immediately be engaged and will apply the
rear wheel brakes.
Notes:
The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is combined
with that of the BAS.
The yellow BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp
¿
in the instrument cluster and the yellow ESP warning
lamp
v in the speedometer dial come on with the
key in steering lock position 2. They should go out with
the engine running.
If the BAS /ESP malfunction indicator lamp ¿ comes
on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction
has been detected in either system. Only partial engine
output will be available.
If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system functions in
the usual manner, but without BAS.
If the BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp stays
illuminated, have the BAS or ESP checked at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon
as possible.
With the ABS malfunctioning, the ESP is also switched
off.