Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2020 Operator's Manual page 169

ESP ® can monitor and improve driving stability
and traction in the following situations, within
physical limits:
When pulling away on wet or slippery road‐
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way.
When braking.
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Vehicles with trailer hitch: In trailer opera‐
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tion from speeds of 40 mph (65 km/h), if the
vehicle/trailer combination begins to sway
from side to side.
If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
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by the driver, ESP can stabilize the vehicle by
intervening in the following ways:
One or more wheels are braked.
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The engine output is adapted according to
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the situation.
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ESP is deactivated if the å ESP
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
cluster.
Observe the following points when ESP
tivated:
Driving stability will no longer be improved.
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Vehicles with trailer hitch: Stabilization of
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the vehicle/trailer combination is no longer
active.
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‐
ted by ESP ® when braking.
If the ÷ ESP ® warning lamp flashes in the
instrument cluster, one or several vehicle wheels
has reached its grip limit:
Adapt the driving style to suit the prevailing
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road and weather conditions.
Do not deactivate ESP
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stances.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
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is necessary.
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OFF warn‐
It may be best to deactivate ESP
ing situations:
When using snow chains.
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is deac‐
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
ously, ESP
Observe the following information:
Warning and indicator lamps (
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Display messages (
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ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP
makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on
a slippery roadway.
ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by
intervening in the following ways:
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under any circum‐
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.
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Driving and parking 167
® warning lamp lights up continu‐
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