Ets/4Ets (Electronic Traction System); Off-Road 4Ets (Electronic Traction System); Characteristics Of Esp; Deactivating/Activating Esp(Except Mercedes‑Amg Vehicles) - Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2019 Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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cle. The engine output is also modified to keep
the vehicle on the desired course within physi-
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cal limits. ESP assists the driver when pulling
away on wet or slippery roads. ESP
stabilize the vehicle during braking.

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 60).
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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 transfer-
red to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
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deactivate ESP .
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
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 60).
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WARNING
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If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further
driving safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an acci-
dent.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicles without 4MATIC: when towing your
vehicle with the front axle raised, it is impor-
tant that you observe the notes on ESP
( page 299).
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If the å ESP
continuously, ESP
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If the ÷ ESP
warning lamp are lit continuously, ESP
available due to a malfunction.
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can also
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page 170).
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is unable to
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checked at a
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OFF warning lamp lights up
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is deactivated.
warning lamp and the å
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Observe the information on warning lamps
( page 235) and display messages which
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may be shown in the instrument cluster
( page 204).
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Only use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP

Characteristics of ESP

General information
If the ÷ ESP
before beginning the journey, ESP
matically 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 prevailing
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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 automatically
when the driver wants to pull away again.
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ESP remains in its previously selected status.
Example: if ESP
engine was switched off, ESP
vated when the engine is switched on again.
Deactivating/activating ESP
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles)
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 60).
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You can select between the following states of
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ESP :
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ESP is activated.
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ESP is deactivated.
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WARNING
If you deactivate ESP
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
is not
of skidding and an accident.
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function properly.
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warning lamp goes out
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is auto-
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warning
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under any circum-
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was deactivated before the
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remains deacti-
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(except
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, ESP no longer sta-