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228 Driving and parking
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Function of ESP
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
deactivated
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If you deactivate ESP
, ESP
cannot carry out
vehicle stabilization.
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ESP
should only be deactivated in the
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following situations.
* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
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You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
tor and improve driving stability and traction in
the following situations within physical limits:
When pulling away on wet or slippery roads.
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When braking.
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If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
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by the driver, ESP
can stabilize the vehicle by
intervening in the following ways:
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One or more wheels are braked.
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The drive system output is adapted according
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to the situation.
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When ESP
is deactivated, the å warning
lamp lights up continuously:
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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When ESP
is deactivated, you are still assis-
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ted by ESP
when braking.
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) can moni-
When the ÷ warning lamp flashes, one or sev-
eral wheels has reached its grip limit:
Adapt your driving style to suit the current
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road and weather conditions.
Do not deactivate ESP
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Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as is
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necessary when pulling away.
Deactivate ESP
improve traction:
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.
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 (
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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 road.
If you select the F drive program, a special
ETS system specifically suited to off-road terrain
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is automatically activated.
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in the following situations to
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