Ets (Electronic Traction System) - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
If BAS PLUS is not available due to a
malfunction in the radar sensor system, the
brake system remains available with full
brake boosting effect and BAS.
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
Important safety notes
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See the "Important safety notes" section
( Y page 56).
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If ESP detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. If necessary, the engine output is also
modified to keep the vehicle on the desired
course within physical limits. ESP
the driver when pulling away on wet or
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slippery roads. ESP
vehicle during braking.
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If ESP intervenes, the ÷ ESP
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
G
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you
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deactivate ESP when the ÷ ESP
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. Proceed as follows:
when driving off, apply as little throttle as
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possible.
while driving, ease up on the accelerator
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pedal.
adapt your speed to suit the prevailing road
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and weather conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. ESP
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
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assists
can also stabilize the
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warning
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cannot
Driving safety systems
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Switch the ignition off when:
the parking brake is being tested using a
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dynamometer
the vehicle is being towed with the front
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or rear axle raised
Application of the brakes by ESP
otherwise destroy the brake system.
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP
properly.

ETS (Electronic Traction System)

i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 56).
Traction control is part of ESP
If the drive wheels spin, traction control
brakes them individually. This enables you to
pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side.
Traction control remains active if you
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deactivate ESP .
Deactivating/activating ESP
AMG vehicles)
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WARNING
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ESP should not be deactivated during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
Do not deactivate ESP
or spare wheel is mounted.
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ESP is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
following situations:
when using snow chains
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in deep snow
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on sand or gravel
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may
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function
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(except
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when the emergency
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in the
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