Mercedes-Benz AMG A Class 2021 Manual page 16

14 Driving and parking
then only stabilizes the vehicle to a limited
degree.
ESP ® SPORT also has the following characteris‐
tics:
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ESP only improves driving stability to a limi‐
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ted degree.
ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
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The engine's torque is only restricted to a
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limited degree and the drive wheels can spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cut‐
ting action for better traction on loose surfa‐
ces.
ESP ® continues to provide assistance when
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the brakes are firmly applied.
Crosswind Assist is no longer active.
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Characteristics when ESP is deactivated
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
deactivated
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If you deactivate ESP , ESP cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization.
ESP ® should only be deactivated in the
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following situations.
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When ESP is deactivated, the å and ¤
warning lamps light up continuously in the
instrument cluster.
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Deactivating ESP has the following effects:
Driving stability will no longer be improved.
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The drive wheels could spin.
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ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
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Crosswind Assist is no longer active.
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Even when ESP is deactivated, you are still
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assisted by ESP when braking hard.
It may be best to activate ESP
vate ESP ® in the following situations:
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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Activate ESP
described above no longer apply. ESP
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle
if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts
to spin.
If the ÷ ESP
ously even when ESP
available due to a malfunction.
Observe any information which is displayed in
the instrument cluster:
Indicator and warning lamps
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Display messages
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ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP
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SPORT or deacti‐
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.
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® will
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warning lamp lights up continu‐
® is activated, ESP ® is not
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