Mercedes-Benz GLA Series Operator's Manual page 167

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP
makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on
a slippery road.
If you select the F drive program, a special
ETS system specifically suited to off-road terrain
is automatically activated.
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.
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ESP modes
Depending on the selected drive program, the
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appropriate ESP mode will be activated auto‐
matically. ESP ® adapts to different 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 144).
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ESP Comfort
active in drive programs A and ;
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balance between traction and stability
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recommended for all road surface conditions
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suitable for both dry and difficult road condi‐
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tions, such as snow or ice, or when the road
is wet from rain
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ESP Sport
active in drive program C
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continues to offer stability but with a sporty
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setup
allows the sporty driver a more active driving
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style
only suitable for good road conditions, a dry
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road surface and a clear stretch of road
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Off-road ESP
active in drive program F
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intervenes later if there is oversteering or
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understeering, thus improving traction
suitable for easily negotiable off-road terrain
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such as dirt tracks, gravel or sandy surfaces
Driving and parking 165
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Activating/deactivating ESP (Electronic Sta‐
bility Program)
Multimedia system:
© Settings Quick Access
4 5 5
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to rec‐
ognize dangers.
Select ESP.
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Select On or å Off.
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ESP is deactivated if the å ESP
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
cluster.
Observe the information on warning lamps and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster.
% Alternatively, you can also activate or deacti‐
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vate ESP in the Assistance menu.
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OFF warn‐