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180 Driving and parking
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It may be best to activate ESP
SPORT or deacti-
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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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The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action, which enhances traction.
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Activate ESP
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as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle if
the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to
spin.
If the ÷ warning lamp lights up continuously,
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ESP
is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the display messages and warning and
indicator lamps that are shown.
Indicator and warning lamps (
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Display messages (
page 374)
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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:
The driven 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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Function of ESP
Crosswind Assist
ESP
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Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
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will
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. 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.
page 430)
Setting ESP
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You can also set ESP
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.
button, as described below for the display
button (
page 155).
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To activate ESP
#
play button
2
The å and Æ warning lamps will appear
on the driver's display.
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via a steering wheel
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SPORT: press and hold dis-
1
until the road in button symbol
lights up yellow.
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