Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe 2019 Operator's Manual page 162

160 Driving and parking
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When ESP is deactivated, you are still assis‐
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ted by ESP when braking.
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If the ÷ ESP warning lamp flashes in the
instrument cluster, one or several vehicle wheels
has reached its grip limit:
Adapt your driving style to suit the current
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road and weather conditions.
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Do not deactivate ESP .
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Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
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is necessary.
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Deactivate ESP in the following situations to
improve traction:
When using snow chains.
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In deep snow.
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On sand or gravel.
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% Spinning the wheels results in a cutting
action, which enhances traction.
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If the ÷ ESP warning lamp lights up continu‐
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ously, ESP is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the following information:
Warning and indicator lamps
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Display messages ( page 420)
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ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP
makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on
a slippery roadway.
ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by
intervening in the following ways:
The drive wheels are braked individually if
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they spin.
More drive torque is transferred to the wheel
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or wheels with traction.
Influence of drive programs on ESP
The drive programs enable ESP
ferent weather and road conditions as well as
the driver's preferred driving style. You can
select the drive programs using the DYNAMIC
SELECT switch (
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to adapt to dif‐
page 140).