ESP-Electronic Stability Program

[SoCalSLK32AMG]

Is it normal for the ESP triangle light to flash when going around a slippery curve or on a wet surface and the wheels loose some traction?

[Jeff Kushner]

Originally Posted by SoCalSLK32AMG

Is it normal for the ESP triangle light to flash when going around a slippery curve or on a wet surface and the wheels loose some traction?

It's talked about in your owners manual....anytime that it engages (any loss of traction) , it's going to flash. It's doing what's it's supposed to if it's flashing. But you must be flying or your tires are fairly worn because they shouldn't break loose so easily!!

[Bazzle]

Mine flashes a lot . Esp when pulling into a main road with cars bearing down on me or if its damp. When I turn it off it still flashes but wheel spin can be controlled on the throttle.

Bazzle

[Bruce R.]

Yes it's normal. If you continue with what the ESP considers excessive power, the ESP will throttle back the engine. This is NOT a good thing if you have put yourself in a bad position.

[SoCalSLK32AMG]

thanks everybody for the info, I'll slow it down around the wet corners.