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Electronic Stability Program (esp)
When should you switch esp off?
In the following situations it may be better
to switch esp off:
! when driving with snow chains,
! when driving in deep snow,
! when driving on sand or gravel.
When esp is switched off here, the
spinning wheels work like a milling
machine.
The esp warning light flashes.
>Notes on driving with esp switched off
esp is unable to stabilise the car while it is
accelerating or coasting.
All esp functions are available during
braking manoeuvres.
Switching esp off
! Press the switch (A).
>esp is switched off.
>The esp indicator light in the
speedometer comes on.
Switching esp on
! Press switch (A) again.
>esp is switched on.
>The esp indicator light in the
speedometer goes out.
Accident risk!
If the esp indicator light in the
speedometer comes on, esp is switched
off. The car could then start to skid in
poor road conditions or if your driving
style is inappropriate to the
conditions.
Always adapt your driving style to the
current road, traffic and weather
conditions.
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