Mercedes-Benz EQS 2021 Owner's Manual page 234

In strong side winds when you are driving
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faster than 80 km/h.
If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
by the driver, ESP ® can stabilise the vehicle by
intervening in the following ways:
One or more wheels are braked.
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The drive system output is adapted according
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to the situation.
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ESP is deactivated if the å ESP
ing lamp lights up continuously in the driver's
display:
Driving stability will no longer be improved.
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Vehicles with trailer hitch: stabilisation of
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the vehicle/trailer combination is no longer
active.
Crosswind Assist is no longer active.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.
If the ÷ ESP
driver'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.
Do not deactivate ESP
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Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
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is necessary when pulling away.
Deactivate ESP
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OFF warn‐
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
ously, ESP ® is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the following information:
Indicator and warning lamps (
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Display messages (
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warning lamp flashes in the
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in the following situations to
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warning lamp lights up continu‐
page 495)
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page 433)
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Driving and parking 231
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.
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
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
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ESP mode will be activated. You can select the
drive programs using the DYNAMIC SELECT
switch ( page 200).
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to adapt to dif‐