WARNING
Under no circumstances should you deactivate ESP® when the ESP® warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. Proceed as follows:
• when driving off, apply as little throttle as possible.
• while driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal.
• adapt your speed to suit the prevailing road and weather conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. ESP® cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.

Activating/deactivating ESP® on AMG vehicles.

For further information about ESP®.

Start the engine.
Press or on the steering wheel to select the Assist. menu.
Press the or button to select ESP.
Press the button.
To deactivate: press again.
The warning lamp in the instrument cluster comes on.

WARNING
When the ESP® OFF warning lamp is lit, ESP® is deactivated.
If the ESP® warning lamp and the ESP® OFF warning lamp remain lit, ESP® is not available due to a malfunction.
When ESP® is deactivated or not operational, vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP®.

To activate: press again.
The warning lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.