Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon W223 2021 Owner's Manual page 226

224 Driving and parking
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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-
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ted by ESP when braking.
When the ÷ warning lamp flashes, 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.
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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-
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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 510)
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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
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mode will be activated. You can select the drive
programs using the DYNAMIC SELECT switch
( page 201).
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Function of ESP
page 575)
/ ESP ® Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehicle
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 cor-
nering slightly.
The vehicle is stabilised by means of individual
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brake application on one side.
Function of ESP
& WARNING Risk of accident in poor road
and weather conditions
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to adapt to dif-
In poor road and weather conditions, the
trailer stabilisation cannot prevent lurching of
the vehicle/trailer combination. Trailers with a
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Crosswind Assist
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trailer stabilisation