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Observe any information which is displayed in
the instrument cluster:
Indicator and warning lamps (
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Display messages (
page 378)
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ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP
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.
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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:
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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.
page 434)
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Function of ESP
& WARNING Risk of accident in poor road
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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
®
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
trailer stabilisation is active above
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speeds of 65 km/h.
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trailer stabilisation
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can stabilise
Driving and parking 185
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
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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)
Multimedia system:
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Settings
Quick access
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5
5
%
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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.
Select ESP.
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Select
On
or å Off.
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(Electronic Sta‐
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Assistance
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