Mercedes-Benz SL 400, Руководство оператора

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When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R
ESP
®
only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
R
traction control is still activated.
R
engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cut-
ting action for better traction on loose sur-
faces.
R
the engine's torque is restricted only to a
limited degree and the drive wheels can
spin. The spinning of the wheels results in a
cutting action, which provides better grip.
R
ESP
®
still provides support when you brake
firmly.
Characteristics when ESP
®
is deactivated
If ESP
®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes. In such situa-
tions, 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 cut-
ting action for better traction on loose sur-
faces.
R
traction control is still activated.
R
PRE-SAFE
®
is no longer available, nor is it
activated if you brake firmly and ESP
®
intervenes.
R
PRE-SAFE
®
Brake is no longer available, it
is also not activated if you brake firmly and
ESP
®
intervenes.
R
ESP
®
still provides support when you brake
firmly.
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General information
EBD monitors and controls the brake pres-
sure on the rear wheels to improve driving
stability while braking.
Important safety notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion for driving safety systems (
Y
page 71).
G
WARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
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
the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (
Y
page 272) as well as dis-
play messages (
Y
page 242).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Y
page 71).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In addi-
tion to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE
also has the HOLD function (
Y
page 191) and
hill start assist (
Y
page 154).
PRE-SAFE
®
Brake
General information
i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Y
page 71).
PRE-SAFE
®
Brake is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
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