Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Руководство пользователя

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Only use wheels with the recommended
tyre sizes. Only then will ESP
®
function
properly.
ESP
®
is activated automatically when the
engine is running. In the following situations,
it may be better to activate SPORT handling
mode or deactivate ESP
®
:
R
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
G WARNING
Activate ESP
®
as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. Otherwise,
ESP
®
will only be able to stabilise the vehicle
to a limited degree if the vehicle starts to skid
or if a wheel starts to spin.
Characteristics when ESP
®
is deactiva-
ted
When 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
wheels produce a cutting effect for better
traction.
R
traction control is still activated.
R ESP
®
still provides support when you brake
firmly.
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If ESP
®
is deactivated and one or more
wheels start to spin, the h warning lamp
in the instrument cluster does not flash. In
such situations, ESP
®
will not stabilise the
vehicle.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
ESP ® is activated as soon as you start the
engine.
X
To deactivate ESP
®
: press and hold down
button : until the h and å warning
lamps in the instrument panel light up.
The OFF message appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
G
WARNING
ESP
®
is deactivated if the h and å
warning lamps in the instrument cluster are
lit continuously when the engine is running.
There is an increased risk of your vehicle skid-
ding in certain situations.
You should always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
X
To activate ESP
®
: when SPORT handling
mode is activated or ESP
®
is deactivated,
press button : briefly.
The h and å warning lamps in the
instrument cluster go out. The ON message
appears in the multifunction display.
SPORT handling mode
SPORT handling mode raises the intervention
threshold for stabilising the vehicle. This
allows for a sportier driving style on designa-
ted race circuits and may in certain situations
improve the traction in comparison with
ESP
®
.
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