ESP® can only be activated/deactivated using quick access when at least one other function is available in quick access. ESP® can otherwise be found in the Assistance menu.
A prompt appears.
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When ESP® is activated, the electric motor starts. If drive program was selected beforehand, then drive program
will be automatically selected, as the engine cannot be started in drive program
.
ESP® is deactivated if the ESP® OFF warning lamp lights up continuously in the instrument cluster.
Observe the information on warning lamps and display messages which may be shown in the instrument cluster.