Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC Owner's Manual page 244

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ESP is deactivated if the å ESP
ing lamp lights up continuously in the driver's dis-
play:
Driving stability will no longer be improved.
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Vehicles with trailer hitch: stabilisation of the
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vehicle/trailer combination is no longer
active.
Crosswind Assist is no longer active.
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The drive wheels could spin.
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ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
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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 driv-
er's display, one or several 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 is
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necessary when pulling away.
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OFF warn- Deactivate ESP
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.
If the ÷ ESP
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ously, ESP is not available due to a malfunction.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP
makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on a
slippery carriageway.
If you select the F drive program, a special
ETS system specifically suited to off-road terrain
is automatically activated.
ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by
intervening in the following ways:
The drive wheels are braked individually if they
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spin.
More drive torque is transferred to the wheel
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or wheels with traction.
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in the following situations to
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warning lamp lights up continu-
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and
Driving and parking 241
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. 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 199).
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Function of ESP Crosswind Assist
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ESP Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehicle
in the lane:
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ESP Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
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speeds between approx. 80 km/h and
200 km/h when driving straight ahead or cor-
nering slightly.
The vehicle is stabilised by means of individual
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brake application on one side.
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to adapt to dif-
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