Electronic stability program (ESP), driver information - GF42.45-P-0001-04B

Models 215, 220 

There are displays with various symbols in the instrument cluster for ESP.

Switching on ignition and starting engine 

When the ignition is switched on (ignition/starter switch in position "2"), the warning and malfunction indicator lamps in the instrument cluster (bulb check) come on and go out when the engine is running.

Driving mode 

In driving mode the warning lamp < f >flashes < f > as soon as the ESP is working. It provides information about the ESP control mode and warns the driver when a wheel spins and he has approached the physical limit with his vehicle.

He can therefore adapt his driving style better to the road conditions.

After the end of the ESP control mode the warning lamp continues to flash for approx. 1 second. The warning lamp does not come on during a very short ESP control mode.

Malfunction indicator lamp and multifunction display evaluation 

If the multifunction display indicates "EL.STAB PROGRAM ESP  , CONSULT A WORKSHOP" when the engine is running, there is a fault in the networking of the ESP systems and the relevant injection and ignition system. ESP is inoperative, the ABS function is retained.

If there is a fault in the electronic accelerator (EA) it is possible to continue driving with reduced engine power (accelerator changes to emergency-running mode).

If the ABS malfunction indicator lamp illuminates when the engine is running and the multifunction display indicates "EL.STAB PROGRAM ESP  , CONSULT A WORKSHOP" there is a fault in both control circuits and both systems are switched off.

If the multifunction display indicates "BRAKE ASSIST BAS  , CONSULT A WORKSHOP!" when the engine is running, there is a fault in the Brake Assist system. BAS is inoperative, the ESP and ABS function is retained.

The fault is stored in the respective control module and can be read out with the diagnosis tool.

ESP OFF switch (N72/1s1) 

In deep snow and when snow chains are fitted, the sensitive, stability-orientated ESP control may have a detrimental effect on starting off characteristics.

The ESP can be switched off in such cases. The drive moment control circuit is then no longer active. A brake intervention on one side can be effective while starting off up to a speed of 40 km/h. The warning lamp in the speedometer < f >illuminates permanently < f > when the ESP OFF switch is pressed. It is intended to remind the driver that the ESP is switched off. If one or both drive wheels spin, the warning lamp < f >flashes < f >. This applies to the entire speed range.