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EBP
The EBP enhances braking effectiveness
by allowing the rear brakes to supply a
greater proportion of the braking effort
without a loss of vehicle stability.
Warning!
If the EBP is malfunctioning, the brake sys-
tem is still functioning. However, the rear
wheels may lock during hard braking, caus-
ing you to lose control over the vehicle and
possibly causing an accident. Adjust your
driving style to the non-operating status of
the EBP.
For more information, see the "Practical
hints" section ( page 438) and
( page 468).
4-ETS
The 4-Electronic Traction System (4-ETS)
improves the vehicle's ability to utilize
available traction, especially under
slippery road conditions. The brakes are
applied to the spinning wheel and power is
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transferred to the wheel(s) with traction.
warning lamp v in the instru-
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The ESP
ment cluster, starts to flash at any vehicle
speed, as soon as a tire loses traction and
the wheel begins to spin.
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If conditions require, switch on off-road
driving program ( page 277) or LOW RANGE*
mode ( page 201).
Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Warning!
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When you see ESP
flashing in the instrument cluster, then pro-
ceed as follows:
While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.
Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The 4-ETS cannot prevent accidents resul-
ting from excessive speed.
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