Ets/4Ets (Electronic Traction System) - Mercedes-Benz 2012 E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
Important safety notes
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( Y page 63).
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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
slippery roads. ESP
vehicle during braking.
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If ESP intervenes, the ÷ ESP
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
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WARNING
Under no circumstances should you
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deactivate 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.
! Vehicles without 4MATIC: 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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rear axle raised
Application of the brakes by ESP
otherwise destroy the brake system.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: switch off the
ignition when the parking brake is being
tested on a brake dynamometer.
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assists
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can also stabilize the
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warning
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when the ÷ ESP
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cannot
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may
Application of the brakes by ESP
otherwise destroy the brake system.
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Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP
properly.

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

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WARNING
Observe "Important safety notes"
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( page 63).
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
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
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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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WARNING
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Switch on ESP
previously stated conditions is no longer met.
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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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
immediately if one of the