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Driving safety systems
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ESP
monitors driving stability and traction, i.e.
power transmission between the tyres and the
road surface.
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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 vehi-
cle on the desired course within physical limits.
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ESP
assists the driver when pulling away on
wet or slippery roads. ESP
the vehicle during braking.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
page 66).
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ETS 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 transfer-
red to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active if you deactivate
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ESP
.
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
page 66).
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WARNING
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If ESP
is malfunctioning, ESP
stabilise the vehicle. In addition, other driving
safety systems are switched off. This increa-
ses the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
qualified specialist workshop.
When towing your vehicle away with the rear
axle raised, observe the notes on ESP
(
page 349).
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If the å ESP
continuously, ESP
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If the ÷ ESP
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uously, ESP
is not available due to a malfunc-
tion.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
page 287) and display messages which may
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be shown in the instrument cluster
(
page 254).
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can also stabilise
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.
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is unable to
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checked at a
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OFF warning lamp lights up
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is deactivated.
warning lamp lights up contin-
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
flashes in the instrument cluster.
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If ESP
intervenes:
Do not deactivate ESP
X
stances.
When pulling away, only depress the acceler-
X
ator pedal as far as is necessary.
Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
X
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
ously selected status. Example: if ESP
deactivated before the engine was switched off,
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ESP
remains deactivated when the engine is
switched on again.
Deactivating/activating ESP
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles)
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
page 66).
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You can select between the following statuses
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of ESP
:
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ESP
is activated
R
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ESP
is deactivated
R
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WARNING
If you deactivate ESP
bilises the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
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Only deactivate ESP
bed in the following.
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function properly.
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is automatically
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warning lamp
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under any circum-
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remains in its previ-
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was
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(except
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, ESP
no longer sta-
in the situations descri-
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