Owners Manual

G
WARNING
Never switch off ASR when you see the
d warning lamp flashing in the instrument
cluster. In this case proceed as follows:
R
when driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
R
while driving, ease off the accelerator
pedal.
R
adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. ESP
®
cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
G
WARNING
If the h indicator lamp remains lit, ESP
®
is
not available due to a malfunction. Vehicle
stability in standard driving maneuvers is
reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions and to the non-
operating status of ESP
®
.
If ESP
®
is malfunctioning, the engine output
may be reduced.
!
Only operate the vehicle for a maximum
of ten seconds on a brake test
dynamometer. Switch off the ignition.
Application of the brakes by ESP
®
may
otherwise destroy the brake system.
!
Do not run the vehicle on a roller
dynamometer (e.g. for performance tests).
If you must operate the vehicle on a roller
dynamometer, please consult a qualified
specialist workshop in advance. You could
otherwise damage the drive train or the
brake system.
i
Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP
®
function
properly.
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Driving safety systems
Safety