Deactivating/activating ESP®
WARNING
Never switch off the ESP when you see the
ESP warning lamp 
flashing in the
instrument cluster. In this case proceed as
follows:
- When driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
- While driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
- Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed.
Activating/deactivating ESP® on AMG vehicles.
For further information about ESP®, see.
•► Start the engine.
•► Press 
on the steering wheel
to select the DriveAssist menu.
•► Press the
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 lights
up, ESP is switched off.
When the ESP warning lamp and the
ESP OFF warning lamp are on
continuously, ESP is not operational due to a
malfunction.
When ESP is switched off or not operational, the vehicle's stability during standard driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing road conditions/weather conditions and to the non-operating status of ESP.
•► To activate: press again.
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
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