Mercedes-Benz GLS Owner's Manual page 236

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
The drive programs enable ESP
ferent weather and road conditions as well as
the driver's preferred driving style. Depending on
the selected drive program, the appropriate
ESP ® mode will be activated. You can select the
drive programs using the DYNAMIC SELECT
switch ( page 207).
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Function of ESP Crosswind Assist
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ESP Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehi‐
cle in the lane:
ESP ® Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
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speeds between approx. 75 km/h and
200 km/h when driving straight ahead or
cornering slightly.
The vehicle is stabilised by means of individ‐
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ual brake application on one side.
Function of ESP
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& WARNING Risk of accident in poor road
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to adapt to dif‐
and weather conditions
In poor road and weather conditions, the
trailer stabilisation cannot prevent lurching of
the vehicle/trailer combination. Trailers with
a high centre of gravity may tip over before
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ESP detects this.
Always adapt your driving style to suit
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the current road and weather condi‐
tions.
When driving with a trailer, ESP
your vehicle if the trailer begins to swerve from
side to side:
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ESP
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speeds of 65 km/h.
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trailer stabilisation
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trailer stabilisation is active above
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Slight swerving is reduced by means of a tar‐
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geted, individual brake application on one
side.
In the event of severe swerving, the engine
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output is also reduced and all wheels are
braked.
ESP ® trailer stabilisation may be impaired or
may not function if:
The trailer is not connected correctly or is
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not detected properly by the vehicle.
Activating/deactivating ESP
bility Program) (vehicles without Off-road
package)
Multimedia system:
© Settings Quick access
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ESP can only be activated/deactivated
using quick access when at least one other
function is available in quick access. ESP
can otherwise be found in the
menu.
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(Electronic Sta‐
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Assistance