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  • 06/2020
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Function of ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® is malfunctioning

If ESP® is malfunctioning, ESP® cannot carry out vehicle stabilisation. In addition, other driving safety systems are switched off.

Drive on carefully.
Have ESP® checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
ESP® can, within physical limits, monitor and improve driving stability and traction in the following situations:

  • when driving and pulling away on wet or slippery road surfaces

  • when braking

The integrated traction control makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on a slippery carriageway.

If the vehicle is deviating from the direction desired by the driver, ESP® can stabilise the vehicle by performing the following actions:

  • one or more wheels are braked

  • the engine output is adapted according to the situation

If the ESP® OFF warning lamp lights up constantly in the instrument cluster, ESP® is deactivated.

Observe the following points when ESP® is deactivated:

  • vehicle stabilisation is delayed and is significantly reduced in the lower speed range

  • the drive wheels may start to spin

  • traction control is still active

If ESP® is deactivated, ESP® will still support you when braking.

If the warning lamp flashes in the instrument cluster, one or more wheels have reached their traction limit:

  • adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions

  • do not deactivate ESP® under any circumstances

  • only depress the accelerator pedal as far as is necessary when pulling away

If the ESP® warning lamp lights up continuously, ESP® is not available due to a malfunction.

Observe the information on warning lamps and display messages More.

Only use wheels with the recommended tyre sizes. Only then will ESP® function properly.

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