Important safety notes
See the "Important safety notes" section.
If ESP® detects that the vehicle is deviating from the direction desired by the driver, one or more wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. If necessary, the engine output is also modified to keep the vehicle on the desired course within physical limits. ESP® assists the driver when pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP® can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
If ESP® intervenes, the
ESP®
warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you
deactivate ESP® when the == ESP®
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. Proceed as follows:
• when driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
• while driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
• adapt your speed to suit the prevailing road
and weather conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. ESP® cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
The ignition must be switched off if the
vehicle is being towed with the front or rear
axle raised. Otherwise, ESP® may intervene
and damage the brake system.
Do not tow vehicles with 4MATIC with the
front or rear axle raised.
Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP® function
properly.
See also:
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehi ...
Important safety notes
In the following section, the term "sliding sunroof" refers to the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel.
WARNING
When opening or closing the sliding sunroof, make sure that t ...
Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 °F (+7
°C), the
elasticity of summer tires and therefore also
traction and braking capability are reduced
considerably — equip your vehicle with
M+S tires. Using summ ...
