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166 Driving and parking
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ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP
makes it possible to pull away or accelerate on a
slippery surface.
ESP
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characteristics per drive program
Drive program
C (Sport)
A (Comfort)
; (Economy)
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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and
they spin.
More drive torque is transferred to the wheel
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or wheels with traction.
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ESP
mode
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ESP
Sport
ESP
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Comfort
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 (
page 148).
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Characteristics
This drive program continues to offer stability
but with a sporty setup which allows the enthu‐
siastic driver a more active driving style.
Only select drive program C in good road
conditions, for example on dry roads and clear
stretches of road.
These drive programs provide the ideal balance
between traction and stability.
Select drive program A, N or ; in dif‐
ficult road conditions, such as snow or ice, or
when the road is wet from rain.
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to adapt to dif‐
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