Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon 2022 Owner's Manual page 233

230 Driving and parking
Observe the following information:
Indicator and warning lamps (
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Display messages ( page 464)
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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
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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 188).
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Function of ESP
page 540)
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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. 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.
Function of ESP
& WARNING Risk of accident in poor road
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and weather conditions
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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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.
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Crosswind Assist
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trailer stabilisation
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When driving with a trailer, ESP
your vehicle if the trailer begins to swerve from
side to side:
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ESP trailer stabilisation is active above
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speeds of 65 km/h.
Slight swerving is reduced by means of a tar-
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geted, individual brake application on one
side.
In the event of severe swerving, the operating
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energy output is also reduced and all wheels
are braked.
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ESP trailer stabilisation may be impaired or may
not function if:
The trailer is not connected correctly or is not
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detected properly by the vehicle.
can stabilise