Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon 2021 Owner's Manual page 263

260 Driving and parking
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If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
by the driver, ESP ® can stabilise 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.
When ESP ® 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 is deactivated, you are still assis-
ted by ESP ® when braking.
When the ÷ warning lamp ashes, one or sev-
eral 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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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-
ously, ESP ® is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the following information:
Warning and indicator lamps (
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Display messages ( page 485)
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ET ETS/4ET S/4ETS (Electr S (Electronic Tr onic Traction Syst action 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.
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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 218).
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F F unction of ESP unction of ESP
page 561)
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ESP ® Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehicle
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in the lane:
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speeds between approx. 75 km/h and
200 km/h when driving straight ahead or cor-
nering slightly.
The vehicle is stabilised by means of individual
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brake application on one side.
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to adapt to dif-
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