Mercedes-Benz GLB 2023 Operator's Manual page 182

180 Driving and parking
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
tor and improve driving stability and traction in
the following situations within physical limits:
When pulling away on wet or slippery roads.
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When braking.
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In strong side winds when you are driving
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faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
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by the driver, ESP can stabilize the vehicle by
intervening in the following ways:
One or more wheels are braked.
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The engine output is adapted according to the
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situation.
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ESP is deactivated if the å ESP
ing lamp lights up continuously on the instrument
display:
Driving stability will no longer be improved.
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Crosswind Assist is no longer active.
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The drive wheels could spin.
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ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
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ted by ESP when braking.
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If the ÷ ESP warning lamp flashes on the
instrument display, 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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Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as is
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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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OFF warn-
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On sand or gravel.
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Spinning the wheels results in a cutting
action, which enhances traction.
If the ÷ ESP ® warning lamp lights up continu-
ously, ESP ® is not available due to a malfunction.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP
makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on a
slippery road.
If you select the F drive program, a special
ETS system specifically suited to off-road terrain
is automatically activated.
ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by
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intervening in the following ways:
The drive wheels are braked individually if they
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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 160).
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to adapt to dif-
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