Characteristics - Mercedes-Benz 2015 M-Class Operator's Manual

Off-road 4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem)
A 4ETS system specifically suited to off-road
terrain is activated automatically once the off-
road program is activated (
Important safety notes
G WARNING
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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: 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
erwise destroy the brake system.
! 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.
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ESP is deactivated if the å warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up continu-
ously when the engine is running.
If the ÷ warning lamp and the å warn-
ing lamp are lit continuously, ESP
available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
( page 323) and display messages which
Y
may be shown in the instrument cluster
( page 285).
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 251).
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 automati-
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may oth-
cally when the driver wants to pull away again.
ESP
tus. Example: if ESP
the engine was switched off, ESP
deactivated when the 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
Driving safety systems
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intervenes, the ÷ ESP
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intervenes:
Do not deactivate ESP
stances.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
Adapt your driving style to suit the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
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remains in its previously selected sta-
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was deactivated before
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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
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
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Only deactivate ESP in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
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is automatically
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warning
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under any circum-
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remains
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, ESP no longer sta-
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