Mercedes-Benz GLC Owner's Manual page 88

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If ESP detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilise the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
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physical limits. ESP
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP
can also stabilise the vehicle during braking.
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 78).
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4ETS traction control is part of ESP
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull
away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for
example if the road surface is slippery on one
side. In addition, more drive torque is trans-
ferred to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active if you deacti-
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vate ESP .
Off-road 4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem)
A 4ETS system specifically suited to off-road
terrain is activated automatically once the off-
road program is activated (
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Off-road ESP
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An ESP system specifically suited to off-road
terrain is activated automatically once the off-
road program is activated (
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The off-road ESP intervenes with a delay if
there is oversteering or understeering, thus
improving traction.
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 78).
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If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP
stabilise the vehicle. In addition, other driving
assists the driver when
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page 250).
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page 250).
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is unable to
Driving safety systems
safety systems are switched off. This increa-
ses the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
qualified specialist workshop.
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If the å ESP
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continuously, ESP
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If the ÷ ESP
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tinuously, ESP
function.
Observe the information on warning lamps
( page 381) and display messages which
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may be shown in the instrument cluster
( page 336).
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Only use wheels with the recommended tyre
sizes. Only then will ESP
Characteristics of ESP
General notes
If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP
active.
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If ESP intervenes, the ÷ ESP
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
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If ESP intervenes:
Do not deactivate ESP
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stances.
When pulling away, only depress the accel-
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erator pedal as far as is necessary.
Adapt your driving style to suit the prevail-
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ing road and weather conditions.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle stops
moving. When pulling away again, the engine
starts automatically. ESP
viously selected status. Example: if ESP
was deactivated before the engine was
switched off, ESP
the engine is switched on again.
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checked at a
OFF warning lamp lights up
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is deactivated.
warning lamp lights up con-
is not available due to a mal-
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function properly.
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is automatically
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warning
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under any circum-
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remains in its pre-
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remains deactivated when
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