Mercedes-Benz GLE Operator's Manual page 186

184 Driving and parking
Function of BAS
The Brake Assist System (BAS) supports your
emergency braking situation with additional
brake force.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
activated:
BAS automatically boosts the brake pres‐
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sure.
BAS can shorten the braking distance.
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ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
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The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
Functions of ESP ®
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
deactivated
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If you deactivate ESP , ESP cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization.
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ESP should only be deactivated in the
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following situations.
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. You could otherwise fail to rec‐
ognize dangers.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
monitor and improve driving stability and trac‐
tion in the following situations within physical
limits:
When pulling away on a wet or slippery road.
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When braking.
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If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
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.
® ESP ® is deactivated if the å ESP
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ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
cluster:
Driving stability will no longer be improved.
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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‐
ted by ESP ® when braking.
If the ÷ ESP ® warning lamp flashes in the
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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.
Do not deactivate ESP
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Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
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is necessary when pulling away.
It can be advantageous to deactivate ESP
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.
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If the ÷ ESP warning lamp lights up continu‐
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ously, ESP is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the following information:
Indicator and warning lamps (
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