ANEJO ELECCIÓN DE ESPECIE
6. ELECCIÓN DE ESPECIE
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) monitors the vehicle's traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling.
The ESP recognizes when a wheel is spin- ning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By ap- plying brakes to the appropriate wheel and by limiting engine output, the ESP works to stabilize the vehicle. The ESP is especially useful while driving off and on wet or slip- pery road surfaces.
The ESP warning lamp v in the instru- ment cluster flashes when the ESP is en- gaged.
The ESP warning lamp v in the instru- ment cluster comes on when you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position2 or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button twice. It goes out when the engine is running.
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The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that af- forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction. The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following an- other vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
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Never switch off the ESP when you see the ESP warning lamp v flashing in the in- strument cluster. In this case proceed as fol- lows:
앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.
앫 While driving, ease up on the accelera- tor.
앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions. Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid.
The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.
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For more information, see “Practical hints” (컄page 303).
Switching off the ESP
To improve the vehicle's traction, turn off the ESP in driving situations where it would be advantageous to have the drive wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip such as:
앫 starting out on slippery surfaces and in deep snow in conjunction with snow chains
앫 in sand or gravel
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The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded. The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The ca- pabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or danger- ous manner which could jeopardize the us- er’s safety or the safety of others.
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The ESP will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size (컄page 384).
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Distronic* is switched off when ESP is activated.
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Vehicles without 4MATIC:
Because of the ESP’s automatic opera- tion, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position0 or1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* in position0 or1) when:
앫 the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer
앫 the vehicle is being towed with the front/rear axle raised
Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the brake system.
For information on vehicles with 4MATIC, see “Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP” (컄page 82).
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The ESP should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circum- stances described below. Disabling of the system will reduce vehicle stability in stan- dard driving maneuvers.
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Distronic* cannot be activated when the ESP has been deactivated.
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The switch is located on the center con- sole.
1ESP off/on
왘 Press ESP switch1 until the ESP warning lampv in the speedometer comes on.
The ESP is deactivated.
If one or more wheels are spinning, the ESP warning lampv in the speedome- ter flashes, regardless of the speed. Traction control brakes a spinning wheel even when the ESP is deactivated. The ESP always operates when you are braking, even when it has been deactivat- ed.
Switching on the ESP
왘 Press the ESP switch1.
The ESP warning lampv in the in- strument cluster goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode.
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Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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When the ESP warning lampv is illuminated continuously, the ESP is switched off.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail- ing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP.
Driving safety systems
Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP
Models with all-wheel drive only:
The 4MATIC improves the vehicle’s ability to use available traction, e.g. during winter operation in mountains under snowy con- ditions, by applying power to all four wheels.
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If you see the ESP warning lamp v flash- ing in the speedometer dial, proceed as fol- lows:
앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.
앫 While driving, ease up on the accelera- tor.
앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions. Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid.
The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.
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Do not tow with one axle raised. Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Performance testing must only be con- ducted on a two-axle dynamometer. Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Because of the ESP’s automatic opera- tion, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position0 or1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* in position0 or1) when the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer.
Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the front or rear axle brake system. Operational tests with the engine run- ning can only be conducted on a two-axle dynamometer.