Mercedes-Benz E CLASS 2020 Operator's Manual page 179

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Activating/deactivating ESP (Electronic Sta‐
bility Program)
Multimedia system:
Vehicle k Assistance
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Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may not recog‐
nize dangers.
Activate O or deactivate ª the function.
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ESP is deactivated if the å ESP
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
cluster.
Observe the information on warning lamps and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster.
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Function of ESP Crosswind Assist
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. 50 mph (80 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.
ESP
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Function of EBD (electronic brake force dis‐
tribution)
EBD is characterized by the following:
Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure
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OFF warn‐
on the rear wheels.
Improved driving stability when braking,
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especially on bends.
Function of STEER CONTROL
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in
the direction required for vehicle stabilization.
This steering recommendation is given particu‐
larly in the following situations:
Both right wheels or both left wheels are on
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a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake
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The vehicle starts to skid
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System limits
STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not
function in the following situations:
ESP ® is deactivated.
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ESP ® is malfunctioning.
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The steering is malfunctioning.
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If ESP is malfunctioning, you will be assisted
further by the electric power steering.
Function of Active Brake Assist
Active Brake Assist consists of the following
functions:
Distance warning function
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Autonomous braking function
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Situation-dependent braking assistance
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Vehicles with Driving Assistance Pack‐
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age: Evasive Steering Assist