Mercedes-Benz E-Class: 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.
Vehicles without 4MATIC: switch the
ignition off when:
- the parking brake is being tested using a
dynamometer
- the vehicle is being towed with the front/
rear axle raised
Application of the brakes by ESP® may otherwise destroy the brake system.
Vehicles with 4MATIC: switch off the ignition when the parking brake is being tested on a brake dynamometer.
Application of the brakes by ESP® may otherwise destroy the brake system.
Only use wheels with the recommended tire sizes. Only then will ESP® function properly.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
WARNING Observe "Important safety notes" Traction control is part of ESP®. Traction control brakes the drive wheels individually if they spin. This enables you to pull away and a ...See also:
Maximum load rating
WARNING
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit as indicated on the Tire
and Loading Information placard on the
driver's door B-pillar. Overloading the tires
can o ...
Compass Calibration
The compass may need to be
manually calibrated after exposure to
a strong magnetic field. If the
compass seems to be continually
showing the wrong direction and is
not self-calibrating, or ...
Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
Traction Control
Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC
provides maximum traction on loose ground.
Driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in bends.
Activating DTC
Press the butt ...