Mercedes-Benz EQS 2021 Operator's Manual page 322

320 Driving and parking
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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:
Indicator and warning lamps (
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Display messages ( page 779)
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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 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 button
( page 279, 278).
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Function of ESP
page 861)
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You can select between the following modes of
the Electronic Stability Program (ESP
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ESP ON
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and
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ESP SPORT
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ESP OFF
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to adapt to dif-
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(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
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Characteristics when ESP is activated
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ESP monitors and improves driving stability and
traction, particularly in the following situations:
When pulling away on wet or slippery carriage-
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ways.
When braking.
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Vehicles with trailer hitch: in trailer operation
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from speeds of 65 km/h, if the vehicle/trailer
combination begins to sway from side to side.
When there is a strong crosswind of 80 km/h
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or more.
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ESP can stabilise the vehicle by intervening in
the following ways:
One or more wheels are braked.
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The drive system output is adapted according
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to the situation.
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ESP is activated every time the vehicle is started
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regardless of whether ESP was in ESP
or deactivated before the vehicle was switched
off.
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SPORT