Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual page 219

216 Driving and parking
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ESP should only be deactivated in the
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following situations.
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When ESP is deactivated, the å and ¤
warning lamps light up continuously in the Instru-
ment Display.
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Deactivating ESP has the following effects:
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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Vehicles with trailer hitch: stabilisation of the
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vehicle/trailer combination is no longer
active.
Crosswind Assist is no longer active.
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Even when ESP is deactivated, you are still
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assisted by ESP when braking hard.
It may be best to activate ESP ®
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vate ESP in the following situations:
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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Activate ESP
described above no longer apply. ESP
otherwise not be able to stabilise the vehicle
if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts
to spin.
If the ÷ ESP
ously, ESP
Observe any information which is displayed in the
Instrument Display:
Indicator and warning lamps (
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Display messages (
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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:
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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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as soon as the situations
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warning lamp lights up continu-
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is not available due to a malfunction.
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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 vehicle
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in the lane:
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ESP Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
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speeds between approx. 80 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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Function of ESP trailer stabilisation
& WARNING Risk of accident in poor road
and weather conditions
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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
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ESP detects this.
Always adapt your driving style to suit
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the current road and weather conditions.