Ets/4Ets (Electronic Traction System) - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
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physical limits. ESP
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

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tion ( page 75).
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ETS traction control is part of ESP
cles with 4MATIC, 4ETS is part of ESP
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull
away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for
example if the road surface is slippery on one
side. In addition, more drive torque is trans-
ferred to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
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deactivate ESP .
Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 75).
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If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv-
ing safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
qualified specialist workshop.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or per-
formance 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.
Vehicles without 4MATIC: observe the notes
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on ESP ( page 283) when towing the vehi-
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cle with a raised rear axle.
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ESP is only deactivated if the å warning
lamp is lit continuously.
assists the driver when
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I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Driving safety systems
If the ÷ warning lamp and the å warn-
ing lamp are lit continuously, ESP
able due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
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( page 206) and display messages which
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may be shown in the instrument cluster
( page 192).
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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
active.
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If ESP intervenes, the ÷ ESP
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
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If ESP intervenes:
Do not deactivate ESP
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stances.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
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necessary when pulling away.
Adapt your driving style to suit the prevail-
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ing road and weather conditions.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
stops moving. The engine starts automati-
cally when the driver wants to pull away again.
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ESP remains in its previously selected sta-
tus. Example: if ESP
the engine was switched off, ESP
deactivated when the engine is switched on
again.
Deactivating/activating ESP
AMG vehicles)
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 75).
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not avail-
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function
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is automatically
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warning
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under any circum-
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was deactivated before
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remains
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