Mercedes-Benz GLE Operator's Manual page 189

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Function of ESP trailer stabilization
& WARNING Risk of accident in poor road
and weather conditions
In poor road and weather conditions, the
trailer stabilization cannot prevent lurching of
the vehicle/trailer combination. Trailers with
a high center of gravity may tip over before
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ESP detects this.
Always adapt your driving style to suit
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the current road and weather condi‐
tions.
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When driving with a trailer, ESP can stabilize
your vehicle if the trailer begins to swerve from
side to side:
ESP ® trailer stabilization is active above
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speeds of 40 mph (65 km/h).
Slight swerving is reduced by means of a tar‐
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geted, individual brake application on one
side.
In the event of severe swerving, the engine
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output is also reduced and all wheels are
braked.
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ESP trailer stabilization may be impaired or
may not function if:
The trailer is not connected correctly or is
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not detected properly by the vehicle.
Function of EBD
Electronic Breakforce Distribution (EBD) is char‐
acterized by the following:
Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure
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on the rear wheels.
Improved driving stability when braking,
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especially on bends.
Function of STEER CONTROL
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in
the direction required for vehicle stabilization.
Driving and parking 187
This steering recommendation is given particu‐
larly in the following situations:
Both right wheels or both left wheels are on
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a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake.
The vehicle starts to skid.
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System limits
STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not
function in the following situations:
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ESP is deactivated.
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ESP is malfunctioning.
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The steering is malfunctioning.
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If ESP ® is malfunctioning, you will be assisted
further by the electric power steering.
Function of Active Brake Assist
Active Brake Assist consists of the following
functions:
Distance warning function
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Autonomous braking function
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