Mercedes-benz 2013 E Class Coupe User Manual download pdf (Page 77)

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To activate ESP

®

: briefly press button :.

The å ESP

®

OFF warning lamp in the

instrument cluster goes out. The ÷ON

message appears in the multifunction

display.

Characteristics of activated SPORT

handling mode

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.

When SPORT handling mode is activated:

R

ESP

®

only improves driving stability to a

limited degree.

R

traction control is still activated.

R

engine torque is only restricted to a limited

degree, and the drive wheels are able to

spin.

The spinning of the wheels results in a

cutting action for better traction on loose

surfaces.

R

ESP

®

still provides support when you

brake.

Characteristics when ESP

®

is deactivated

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.

If you deactivate ESP

®

:

R

ESP

®

no longer improves driving stability.

R

engine torque is restricted to a limited

degree and the drive wheels are able to

spin.

The spinning of the wheels results in a

cutting action for better traction on loose

surfaces.

R

traction control is still activated.

R

PRE-SAFE

®

is no longer available, nor is it

activated if you brake firmly and ESP

®

intervenes.

R

PRE-SAFE

®

Brake is no longer available, it

is also not activated if you brake firmly and

ESP

®

intervenes.

R

ESP

®

still provides support when you

brake.

EBD (electronic brake force

distribution)

General information

EBD monitors and controls the brake

pressure on the rear wheels to improve

driving stability while braking.

Important safety notes

i

Observe the "Important safety notes"

section for driving safety systems

(Y page 67).

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WARNING

If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can

still lock, e.g. under full braking. This

increases the risk of skidding and an accident.

You should therefore adapt your driving style

to the different handling characteristics. Have

the brake system checked at a qualified

specialist workshop.

Observe information regarding indicator and

warning lamps (Y page 288) as well as

display messages (Y page 260).

ADAPTIVE BRAKE

ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety

and offers increased braking comfort. In

addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE

BRAKE also has the HOLD function

(Y page 202) and hill start assist

(Y page 162).

Driving safety systems

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