Mercedes-Benz GLC Series Operator's Manual page 177

If the ÷ ESP ® warning lamp lights up continu‐
ously, ESP ® is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the following information:
Indicator and warning lamps (
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Display messages ( page 363)
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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 road.
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
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The drive programs enable ESP to adapt to dif‐
ferent weather and road conditions as well as
the driver's preferred driving style. Depending on
the selected drive program, the appropriate
ESP ® mode will be activated. You can select the
drive programs using the DYNAMIC SELECT
switch ( page 156).
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Function of ESP ® Crosswind Assist
page 411)
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ESP Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehi‐
cle in the lane:
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ESP ® Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
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speeds between approx. 47 mph (75 km/h)
and 125 mph (200 km/h) when driving
straight ahead or cornering slightly.
The vehicle is stabilized by means of individ‐
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ual brake application on one side.
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Function of ESP trailer stabilization
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& 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
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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.
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.