Technical Data; Ets (Electronic Traction System) - Mercedes-Benz 2011 SL550 Roadster Operator's Manual

as specified in the "Technical data" section
of this Operator's Manual.
i The Distronic system and cruise control
switch off automatically when the ESP
engages.
Electronic Traction System (ETS)
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Observe Safety notes, see page 55.
The ETS (Electronic Traction System) is a
component of the ESP
the vehicle's ability to utilize available
traction, especially under slippery road
conditions by applying the brakes to a
spinning wheel.
When you switch off the ESP
enabled.
Switching the ESP
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Warning!
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The ESP should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off the ESP
wheel is mounted.
To improve the vehicle's traction, switch off
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the ESP . This allows the drive wheels to spin
and thus cut into surfaces for better grip, for
example
when driving with snow chains
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in deep snow
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in sand or gravel
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Warning!
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Switch on the ESP
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore. Otherwise the ESP
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. The ETS improves
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, the ETS is still
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off or on (except
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when a spare
immediately if the
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will not
Driving safety systems
stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to skid
or a wheel is spinning.
When you switch off the ESP
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the ESP will not stabilize the vehicle
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the engine output is not limited, which
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allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut
into surfaces for better grip
the ETS will still apply the brakes to a
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spinning wheel
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the ESP continues to operate when you
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are braking
the cruise control or the Distronic system
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cannot be activated
the cruise control or the Distronic system
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switch off if activated
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i When the ESP is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ABS/
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ESP warning lamp ÷ or d
instrument cluster flashes. However, the
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ESP will then not stabilize the vehicle.
Depending on vehicle production date, the
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symbol on the ESP switch may differ.
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Switching off: With the engine running,
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press ESP switch : until the ESP
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in the
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OFF
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