Deactivating/Activating; Off-Road 4Ets - Mercedes-Benz M-Class Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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Off-road 4ETS (Electronic Traction
System)
A 4ETS system specifically suited to off-road
terrain is activated automatically once the off-
road program is activated (
Important safety notes
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WARNING
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If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further
driving safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
qualified specialist workshop.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: only operate the
vehicle for a maximum of ten seconds on a
brake test dynamometer. Switch off the
ignition.
Application of the brakes by ESP
otherwise destroy the brake system.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or
performance tests may only be carried out
on a 2-axle dynamometer. Before you
operate the vehicle on such a
dynamometer, please consult a qualified
workshop. You could otherwise damage
the drive train or the brake system.
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ESP is deactivated if the å warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up
continuously when the engine is running.
If the ÷ warning lamp and the å
warning lamp are lit continuously, ESP
available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
( page 321) and display messages which
Y
may be shown in the instrument cluster
( page 283).
Y
i
Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP
properly.
Characteristics of ESP
General information
If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP
page 248).
Y
active.
If ESP
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP
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is unable to
X
X
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checked at a
X
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
stops moving. The engine starts
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may
automatically when the driver wants to pull
away again. ESP
selected status. Example: if ESP
deactivated before the engine was switched
off, ESP
engine is switched on again.
Deactivating/activating ESP
Important safety notes
You can select between the following states
of ESP
R
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is not
R
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function
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intervenes, the ÷ ESP
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intervenes:
Do not deactivate ESP
circumstances.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far
as necessary when pulling away.
Adapt your driving style to suit the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
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remains in its previously
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remains deactivated when the
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:
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ESP is activated.
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ESP is deactivated.
G WARNING
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If you deactivate ESP , ESP
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
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Only deactivate ESP in the situations
described in the following.
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is automatically
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warning
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under any
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was
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no longer