Deactivating/activating ESP®

WARNING
Never switch off the ESP when you see the ESP warning lamp instrument cluster. In this case proceed as flashing in the instrument cluster. In this case proceed as follows:

 - When driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.
 - While driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal.
 - 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.

Activating/deactivating ESP® on AMG vehicles.

For further information about ESP®, see.

•► Start the engine.

•► Press to select the DriveAssist menu. on the steering wheel to select the DriveAssist menu.

•► Press theESP. button to select ESP.

•► Press the •► To deactivate: press button.

•► To deactivate: press again. again.

The cluster comes on. warning lamp in the instrument cluster comes on.

WARNING
When the lamp lights ESP OFF warning lamp lights up, ESP is switched off.

When the ESP OFF warning lamp are on ESP warning lamp and the continuously, ESP is not operational due to a ESP OFF warning lamp are on continuously, ESP is not operational due to a malfunction.

When ESP is switched off or not operational, the vehicle's stability during standard driving maneuvers is reduced.

Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road conditions/weather conditions and to the non-operating status of ESP.

•► To activate: press The  warning lamp in the instrument again.

The cluster goes out. warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.

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