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The condition of charge of the battery is su-

cient.

You are no longer depressing the accelerator

or brake pedal.

Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the con-

ditions is no longer met.

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FFunction of ESPunction of ESP

®®

(Mer(Mercedes-cedes-AMG vAMG vehicles)ehicles)

You can select between the following modes of

the Electronic Stability Program (ESP

ESP

SPORT

ESP

OFF

Char

Charactactererisistics when ESPtics when ESP

®®

is activis activatateded

ESP

monitors and improves driving stability and

traction, particularly in the following situations:

When pulling away on wet or slippery road.

When braking.

VVehicles witehicles with trh trailer hitcailer hitch:h: in trailer operation

from speeds of 40 mph (65 km/h), if the vehi-

cle/trailer combination begins to sway from

side to side.

When there is a strong crosswind and a driving

speed of approximately 47 mph (75 km/h) to

125 mph (200 km/h).

ESP

can stabilize the vehicle by intervening in

the following ways:

One or more wheels are braked.

The engine output is adapted according to the

situation.

ESP

is activated every time the vehicle is started

regardless of whether ESP

was in ESP

SPORT

or deactivated before the vehicle was switched

o.

If the ÷ ESP

warning lamp ashes in the

instrument cluster, one or several wheels has

reached its grip limit:

Adapt the driving style to suit the prevailing

road and weather conditions.

Do not deactivate ESP

under any circumstan-

ces.

Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as

necessary.

CharCharactactererisistics of ESPtics of ESP

®®

SPORTSPORT

WWARNINGARNING Risk of skidding if ESP

SPORT

is used incorrectly

When you activate ESP

SPORT, there is an

increased risk of skidding and having an acci-

dent.

Activate ESP

SPORT only in the circum-

stances described below.

When ESP

SPORT is activated, the å and

Æ warning lamps light up continuously in the

instrument cluster.

Select ESP

SPORT when the vehicle's own over-

steering and understeering characteristics are

desired, e.g. on cordoned-o roads.

Driving with ESP

SPORT or with ESP

deactiva-

ted requires an extremely qualied and experi-

enced driver.

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If ESP

SPORT is activated and one or more

wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP

warning lamp

on the instrument cluster ashes. ESP

then only

stabilizes the vehicle to a limited degree.

ESP

SPORT also has the following characteris-

tics:

ESP

only improves driving stability to a limi-

ted degree.

ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.

The engine's torque is only restricted to a limi-

ted degree and the drive wheels can spin.

The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting

action for better traction on loose surfaces.

ESP

continues to provide assistance when

the brakes are rmly applied.

VVehicles witehicles with trh trailer hitcailer hitch:h: stabilization of the

vehicle/trailer combination is no longer

active.

Crosswind Assist is no longer active.

CharCharactactererisistics when ESPtics when ESP

®®

is deactivis deactivatateded

WARNINGARNING Risk of skidding if ESP

deactivated

If you deactivate ESP

, ESP

cannot carry out

vehicle stabilization.

ESP

should only be deactivated in the

following situations.

When ESP

is deactivated, the å and ¤

warning lamps light up continuously in the instru-

ment cluster.

Deactivating ESP

has the following eects:

Driving stability will no longer be improved.

The drive wheels could spin.

ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.

VVehicles witehicles with trh trailer hitcailer hitch:h: stabilization of the

vehicle/trailer combination is no longer

active.

Crosswind Assist is no longer active.

Even when ESP

is deactivated, you are still

assisted by ESP

when braking hard.

It may be best to activate ESP

SPORT or deacti-

vate ESP

in the following situations:

When using snow chains.

In deep snow.

On sand or gravel.

Spinning the wheels results in a cutting

action, which enhances traction.

Activate ESP

as soon as the situations

described above no longer apply. ESP

will

otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle if

the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to

spin.

If the ÷ ESP

warning lamp lights up continu-

ously, ESP

is not available due to a malfunction.

Observe any information which is displayed in the

instrument cluster:

Indicator and warning lamps

Display messages

ETS/4ETS/4ETS (ElectrS (Electronic Tronic Traction Systaction System)em)

ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP

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ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by

intervening in the following ways:

The drive wheels are braked individually if they

spin.

More drive torque is transferred to the wheel

or wheels with traction.

AAdjusdjusting ESPting ESP

®®

(Mer(Mercedes-cedes-AMG vAMG vehicles)ehicles)

TTo activo activatate ESPe ESP

®®

SPORTSPORT:: briey pull rocker

switch 1.

The å and Æ warning lamps appear in

the instrument cluster.

TTo deactivo deactivatate ESPe ESP

®®

:: pull and hold rocker

switch 1 until the å and ¤ warning

lamps appear in the instrument cluster.

MerMercedes-cedes-AMG GLE 63 S 4MAAMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+:TIC+: when you

deactivate ESP

in the I drive program,

AMG Dynamics automatically switches to the

MastMasterer level.

TTo activo activatate ESPe ESP

®®

:: briey pull rocker switch 1.

The å, Æ and ¤ warning lamps go

out.

Observe the information on warning lamps and

display messages which are shown in the instru-

ment cluster.

AActivctivating/deactivating/deactivating ESPating ESP

®®

(Electr(Electronic Stonic Stabilityability

PrProgrogram) (vam) (vehicles witehicles withouthout O-rO-roadoad packpackagage)e)

Multimedia system:

Settings

Quick Access

ESP

can only be activated/deactivated using

quick access when at least one other function

is available in quick access. ESP

can other-

wise be found in the Assistance menu.

Select ESP.

Select On or å Off.

ESP

is deactivated if the å ESP

OFF warn-

ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument

cluster.

Observe the information on warning lamps and

display messages which may be shown in the

instrument cluster.

AMG adapAMG adaptivtive spore sport suspension systt suspension system +em +

FFunction of AMG adapunction of AMG adaptivtive spore sport suspension syt suspension sys-s-

ttem +em +

The AMG adaptive sport suspension system + is

an air suspension system with variable damping

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for improved driving characteristics. The all-round

level control system ensures the best possible

suspension and constant ground clearance, even

with a laden vehicle. When driving at speed, the

vehicle is lowered automatically to improve driving

safety and to reduce fuel consumption. You also

have the option of manually adjusting the vehicle

level.

The damping is set individually for each wheel and

is aected by the following factors:

Driving style, e.g. sporty

Road condition, e.g. bumps

The individual selection of Spor

Sportt, SporSport +t + or

CCOMFOMFORTORT

The AMG adaptive sport suspension system +

includes the following components and functions:

Air suspension with variable spring rate and

automatic level control

Speed-dependent lowering to reduce fuel con-

sumption

Manually selectable high-level setting for

greater ground clearance

ADS PLUS (Adaptive Damping System with

constant damping force adjustment)

DYNAMIC SELECT switch and level button

Rocker switch for suspension settings

Suspension seSuspension setting and vtting and vehicle levehicle level per drel per drivive pre pro-o-

grgramam

Drive program ë:

The suspension setting and the all-wheel drive

4MATIC+ are adapted for sporty performance

on ne, loose surfaces.

The vehicle is set to high level (+1).

The vehicle is lowered to the normal level (0)

when driving at speeds of 43 mph (70 km/h)

or above.

Drive program F:

The suspension setting and the all-wheel drive

4MATIC+ are adapted for driving in areas with

no rm road surfaces.

The vehicle is set to high level (+1).

The vehicle is lowered to the normal level (0)

when driving at speeds of 43 mph (70 km/h)

or above.

Drive programs o and A:

The suspension setting is comfortable.

The vehicle is set to the normal level (0).

The vehicle is lowered to the low level (-1)

when driving at speeds of 75 mph (120 km/h)

or above.

The vehicle is once again raised to the normal

level (0) in the following situations:

you are driving at less than 50 mph

(80 km/h).

you are driving for an extended period of

time at less than 75 mph (120 km/h).

4MATIC+ is dynamically synchronized.

Drive programs C, B and I:

The suspension setting is even rmer.

The vehicle is set to low level (-1).

The vehicle is not lowered any further if you

are traveling at higher speeds.

4MATIC+ is more dynamically synchronized.

Drive programs C and B:

The suspension setting is even rmer.

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The vehicle is set to low level (-1).

The vehicle is not lowered any further if you

are traveling at higher speeds.

4MATIC+ is more dynamically synchronized.

Dierences between dierent vehicle levels com-

pared to the normal level (0):

High lev

High level (+1):el (+1): approximately +2.2 in

(+55 mm)

LoLow levw level (-1):el (-1): approximately -0.4 in (-10 mm)

In addition, you can select the setting in every

drive program using the ä rocker switch in the

center console. Aer a drive program is changed,

the automatic suspension setting of the drive pro-

gram is reactivated.

AMG activAMG active adape adaptivtive spore sport suspension systt suspension systemem

FFunction of AMG activunction of AMG active adape adaptivtive spore sport suspensiont suspension

systsystemem

The AMG active adaptive sport suspension system

additionally supplements the functions of the

AMG adaptive sport suspension system + with an

active roll stabilization system. Depending on the

selected driving program, the suspension setting

is adapted to the driving situation by inuencing

the vehicle's roll behavior with active stabilizers.

As a result, the driving comfort and safety of the

vehicle are noticeably improved. The stabilizers on

the front and rear axle can also be controlled sep-

arately to inuence more dynamic handling.

Suspension seSuspension setting per drtting per driving priving progrogramam

Drive program ë:

Roll movements are signicantly reduced.

Traction is improved for driving on sand.

Drive program F:

Roll movements are reduced.

The suspension setting is designed for

improved o-road performance.

Traction is improved for driving o-road and

on loose surfaces.

Drive programs o and A:

The lean is reduced during cornering.

Roll movements caused by uneven road surfa-

ces are compensated for.

Drive programs C, B and I:

The lean is signicantly reduced during cor-

nering.

Roll movements caused by uneven road surfa-

ces are compensated for.

B and I: the driving characteristics

become even more agile through targeted

interventions.

Drive program =:

Individual settings of the suspension setting

via AMG Dynamics

Basic: reduction of lean during cornering

Advanced: increased reduction of lean dur-

ing cornering

Pro: signicantly increased reduction of

lean during cornering

Pro plus: signicantly increased reduction

of lean during cornering and increased

agility of the vehicle's handling through tar-

geted interventions by the system

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Selecting tSelecting the suspension sehe suspension settingtting

In CCOMFOMFORTORT mode, the driving characteristics of

your vehicle are comfortable. Select this suspen-

sion setting if you prefer a comfortable driving

style.

SPORTSPORT driving mode ensures a rmer suspension.

Select this suspension setting when employing a

sporty driving style, e.g. on winding country

roads.

SPOR

SPORT+T+ driving mode ensures a very rm suspen-

sion.

Pull rocker switch 1.

The currently selected suspension setting is

shown as a display message in the media dis-

play.

Setting ttting the vhe vehicle levehicle levelel

WWARNINGARNING Risk of accident because vehi-

cle level is too high

Driving characteristics may be impaired.

The vehicle can dri outwards, for example,

when steering or cornering.

Choose a vehicle level which is suited to

the driving style and the road surface

conditions.

WWARNINGARNING Risk of entrapment from vehi-

cle lowering

When lowering the vehicle, people could

become trapped if their limbs are between the

vehicle body and the tires or underneath the

vehicle.

Make sure no one is underneath the

vehicle or in the immediate vicinity of the

wheel arches when the vehicle is being

lowered.

RReqequiruirements:ements:

The vehicle has been started.

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The vehicle must not be moving faster than

40 mph (65 km/h).

TTo ro raise taise the vhe vehicle:ehicle: push rocker switch 1

forwards.

TTo lowo lower ter the vhe vehicle:ehicle: pull rocker switch 1.

The selected vehicle level appears in the media

display.

When indicator lamp 2 lights up, the set vehicle

level does not correspond to the standard level of

the selected drive program.

The vehicle sets itself to the standard level of the

selected drive program when you switch drive pro-

grams.

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