Operation Manual

209Driving and operation
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Control indicator v
Illuminates for a few seconds when the
ignition is switched on. The system is now
ready for operation.
Flashing during driving:
This shows the system has come into
action. The engine output may be reduced
(the sound of the engine changes) and the
vehicle may be braked automatically to a
small degree.
Illuminates while driving:
The system is switched off or a fault is
present. Continued driving is possible. The
driving stability can however deteriorate
depending on road surface conditions.
Re-engage ESP®
Pl us
or have the cause of
the fault eliminated by a workshop. The
self-diagnosis integrated into the system
facilitates rapid fault identification.
Switching off 3
With SPORT mode 3 engaged (LED in
SPORT button illuminated), the ESP®
Plus
can be disengaged for sports
performance.
Hold the SPORT button depressed for
around 4 seconds. Control indicator v will
illuminate. ESPoff will also appear in the
service display – see page 120.
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ESP®
Pl us
is reactivated by pressing the
SPORT button again or switching on the
ignition.
SPORT mode – see page 210.
9 Warning
ESP®
Plus
should not b e deac tiv ated if one
of the run-flat tyres 3 has no pressure.