Ets/4Ets - Mercedes-Benz CLS Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
i This device has been approved by the FCC
as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar
sensor is intended for use in an automotive
radar system only. Removing, altering or
tampering with the device will void any
warranties, and is not permitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use the
device in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
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section ( page 63).
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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: switch off the
ignition when the parking brake is being
tested on a brake dynamometer.
Application of the brakes by ESP
otherwise destroy the brake system.
Vehicles without 4MATIC: when towing your
vehicle with the rear axle raised, it is
important that you observe the notes on
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ESP ( Y page 320).
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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
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may be shown in the instrument cluster
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If ESP
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
If ESP
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP
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ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
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checked at a
Traction control is part of ESP
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
for example if the road surface is slippery on
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one side. On vehicles with 4MATIC, more
drive torque is also transferred to the wheel
or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active if you
deactivate ESP
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is not
page 260) and display messages which
page 229).
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detects that the vehicle is deviating
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assists the driver when
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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.
Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP
properly.
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warning
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