Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual page 174

ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by
intervening in the following ways:
The drive wheels are braked individually if
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they spin.
More drive torque is transferred to the wheel
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or wheels with traction.
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ESP modes
Depending on the selected drive program, the
appropriate ESP ® mode will be activated auto‐
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matically. ESP adapts to different weather and
road conditions as well as the driver's preferred
driving style. You can select the drive programs
using the DYNAMIC SELECT switch
( page 144).
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ESP ® Comfort
active in drive programs A and ;
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balance between traction and stability
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recommended for all road surface conditions
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suitable for both dry and difficult road condi‐
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tions, such as snow or ice, or when the road
is wet from rain
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ESP Sport
active in drive program C
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continues to offer stability but more sporty
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allows the sporty driver a more active driving
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style
only suitable for good road conditions, a dry
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road surface and a clear stretch of road
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ESP Desert
active in drive program ë
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optimised performance on sand
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improved traction
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Functions of Desert-ESP
& WARNING Risk of an accident in the
Desert drive program due to limited
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ESP function
Not all functions of ESP ® are available in the
Desert drive program. The wheels may lock
when braking and the braking distance
increases.
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Do not use the Desert drive program when
driving on public roads, only when driving on
sand.
% The availability of the Desert drive program
is country-dependent.
Desert-ESP ® is automatically activated when you
select the Desert drive program with the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch ( page 144).
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Characteristics of Desert-ESP
specially adapted for driving on a sandy sur‐
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face
improved traction
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Activating/deactivating ESP
bility Program)
* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
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You could otherwise fail to recognise
dangers.
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