Deactivating/activating ESP® (AMG vehicles)
Activating/deactivating SPORT handling mode
WARNING
The SPORT handling mode should not be
switched on during normal driving.
Switching on the SPORT handling mode will
result in the following:
• no restriction to the engine torque
• system supported traction control is limited
The SPORT handling mode is designed for
driving on closed tracks when the vehicle's
own natural oversteer and understeer
characteristics are desired and requires a
highly skilled and experienced driver able to
handle these critical driving situations.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Please be aware of these limits when you
switch on the SPORT handling mode.
Do not switch on the SPORT handling when a
spare wheel is mounted.
ESP® is activated automatically when the engine is started.
It may be best to activate SPORT handling
mode in the following situations:
• when using snow chains
• in deep snow
• on sand or gravel
WARNING
Switch off the SPORT handling mode and
switch on the ESP® immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore. Otherwise the SPORT handling
mode will only stabilize the vehicle to a limited
extent when it is starting to skid or a wheel is
spinning.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
• ESP® only improves driving stability to a limited degree.
• 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.
• traction control is still activated.
• ESP® still provides support when you brake firmly.
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one or more wheels start to spin, the ESP® warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. ESP® only stabilizes the vehicle to a limited degree.
To activate: briefly
press button 1.
The SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
The SPORT handling mode message
appears in the multifunction display.
To deactivate: briefly press
button 1.
The SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
Activating/deactivating ESP®
WARNING
The ESP® should not be switched off during
normal driving.
Disabling of the system will result in the
following:
• no restriction to engine torque
• loss of system-supported traction control
"ESP® OFF" is designed for driving on closed
tracks when the vehicle's natural oversteer
and understeer characteristics are desired
and requires a highly skilled and experienced
driver able to handle these critical driving
situations.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Please be aware of these limits when you
switch off the ESP®.
Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare
wheel is mounted.
ESP® is activated automatically when the engine is started.
It may be best to deactivate ESP® in the
following situations:
• when using snow chains
• in deep snow
• on sand or gravel
WARNING
Switch on ESP® immediately if one of the
previously stated conditions is no longer met.
Otherwise, ESP® cannot stabilize the vehicle
if it begins to lurch or when a wheel spins.
If you deactivate ESP®:
• ESP® no longer improves driving stability.
• the engine's torque is no longer limited and the drive wheels are able to
spin. The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting action, which provides
better grip.
• traction control is still activated.
• PRE-SAFE® Brake is no longer available, nor is it activated if you brake
firmly and ESP® intervenes.
• ESP® still provides support when you brake firmly.
If ESP® is deactivated and one or more wheels start to spin, the ESP® warning lamp in the instrument cluster does not flash. In such situations, ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle.
To deactivate: press
button 1 until the
ESP® OFF warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster.
The OFF message appears in
the
multifunction display.
WARNING
When the ESP® OFF warning
lamp is lit,
ESP® is deactivated.
If the ESP® warning lamp and
the
ESP® OFF warning lamp remain
lit,
ESP® is not available due to a malfunction.
When ESP® is deactivated or not operational,
vehicle stability in standard driving
maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP®.
Avoid spinning the driven wheels
for an
extended period with ESP® deactivated.
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
To activate: briefly
press button 1.
The ESP® OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The
ON
message appears in the multifunction
display.
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