Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon Owner's Manual page 205

Vehicles with trailer hitch: stabilisation of
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the vehicle/trailer combination is no longer
active.
Crosswind Assist is no longer active.
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The drive wheels could spin.
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ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
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When ESP is deactivated, you are still assis‐
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ted by ESP when braking.
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If the ÷ ESP warning lamp flashes in the
instrument cluster, one or several vehicle wheels
has reached its grip limit:
Adapt your driving style to suit the current
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road and weather conditions.
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Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
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is necessary.
Deactivate ESP ® in the following situations to
improve traction:
When using snow chains.
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In deep snow.
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On sand or gravel.
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% Spinning the wheels results in a cutting
action, which enhances traction.
If the ÷ ESP ® warning lamp lights up continu‐
ously, ESP ® is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the following information:
Warning and indicator lamps
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( page 547)
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Display messages ( page 493)
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Driving and parking 203
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP
makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on
a slippery carriageway.
ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by
intervening in the following ways:
The drive wheels are braked individually if
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they spin.
More drive torque is transferred to the wheel
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or wheels with traction.
Influence of drive programs on ESP
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The drive programs enable ESP to adapt to dif‐
ferent weather and road conditions as well as
the driver's preferred driving style. You can
select the drive programs using the DYNAMIC
SELECT switch ( page 180).
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