Mercedes-Benz GLE 2022 Operator's Manual page 349

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When ESP is deactivated, you are still assis-
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ted by ESP when braking.
When the ÷ warning lamp flashes, one or sev-
eral 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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Deactivate ESP in the following situations to
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 ÷ warning lamp lights up continuously,
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ESP is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the following information:
Warning and indicator lamps (
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Display messages ( page 817)
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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 carriageway.
If you select drive program F, 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.
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 (
page 909)
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to adapt to dif-
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page 297, 296).
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Function of ESP (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
You can select between the following modes of
the Electronic Stability Program (ESP
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ESP ON
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ESP SPORT
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ESP OFF
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Characteristics when ESP is activated
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ESP monitors and improves driving stability and
traction, particularly in the following situations:
When pulling away on wet or slippery carriage-
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ways.
When braking.
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Vehicles with trailer hitch: in trailer operation
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from speeds of 65 km/h, if the vehicle/trailer
combination begins to sway from side to side.
When there is a strong crosswind and a driving
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speed of approximately 80 km/h to
200 km/h.
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ESP can stabilise the vehicle by intervening in
the following ways:
One or more wheels are braked.
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