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202 Driving and parking
On sand or gravel.
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Spinning the wheels will cause them to dig in
to the surface, thereby enhancing traction.
If the ÷ warning lamp lights up continuously,
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ESP
is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the following information:
Warning and indicator lamps (
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Display messages (
page 418)
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ETS/4ETS
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) traction
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control is part of ESP
and makes it possible to
pull away and accelerate on a slippery roads.
ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by
intervening in the following ways:
The brakes will be applied to the drive wheels
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individually if they spin.
More drive torque will be transferred to the
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wheel or wheels with traction.
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Influence of drive programs on ESP
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The drive programs enable ESP
to adapt to dif-
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 (
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Function of ESP
Crosswind Assist
ESP
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Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehicle
page 484)
in the lane:
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ESP
Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
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speeds between approx. 50 mph (80 km/h)
and 125 mph (200 km/h) when driving
straight ahead or cornering slightly.
The vehicle is stabilized by means of individual
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brake application on one side.
Activating/deactivating ESP
Program)
Multimedia system:
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Select ESP.
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On
or å Off.
Select
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ESP
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å lights up continuously on the driver's dis-
page 182).
play.
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Observe any information on warning lamps and
display messages which may be shown on the
driver's display.
Function of EBD
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) is charac-
terized by the following:
Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure
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on the rear wheels.
Improved driving stability when braking, espe-
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cially on bends.
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(Electronic Stability
Function of STEER CONTROL
STEER CONTROL assists you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in
the direction required for vehicle stabilization.
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is deactivated if the ESP
OFF warning lamp
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