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186 Driving and parking
When ESP
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is deactivated, the å warning
lamp lights up continuously:
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
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is deactivated, you are still assis‐
ted by ESP
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when braking.
When the ÷ warning lamp flashes, one or
several 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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.
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Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
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is necessary when pulling away.
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Deactivate ESP
in the 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:
Warning and indicator lamps (
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Display messages (
page 365)
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ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP
makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on
a slippery carriageway.
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. You can
select the drive programs using the DYNAMIC
SELECT switch (
®
ESP
modes
Depending on the selected drive program, the
appropriate ESP
can select the drive programs using the
page 419)
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DYNAMIC SELECT switch (
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ESP
Comfort
drive program A and ;
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and
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
drive program C
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offers stability but with a sporty setup
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allows the sporty driver a more active driving
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style
to adapt to dif‐
only suitable for good road conditions, a dry
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road surface and a clear stretch of road
page 165).
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mode will be activated. You
page 165).
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