Ets (Electronic Traction System) - Mercedes-Benz Coupe Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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WARNING
If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system still
functions, but without the additional brake
boost available that the BAS would normally
provide in an emergency braking maneuver.
Therefore, the braking distance may increase.
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 56).
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ESP monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e. power transmission between the tires and
the road surface.
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If ESP detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.

ETS (Electronic Traction System)

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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 56).
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Traction control is part of ESP
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side.
Traction control remains active, even if you
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deactivate ESP
Important safety notes
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If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further
driving safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
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assists the driver when
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is unable to
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
qualified specialist workshop.
! Switch the ignition off when:
the electric parking brake is being tested
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using a brake dynamometer.
the vehicle is being towed with the rear
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axle raised.
Application of the brakes by ESP
otherwise destroy the brake system.
When SPORT handling mode is activated, the
M warning lamp lights up in the instrument
panel.
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When ESP is deactivated, the å and
h warning lamps light up in the instrument
panel.
Observe the information on warning lamps
( page 190) and display messages which
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may be shown in the instrument cluster
( page 166).
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Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP
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properly.
Characteristics of ESP
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ESP is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
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If ESP intervenes, the h ESP
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
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If ESP intervenes:
Do not deactivate ESP
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circumstances.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far
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as necessary when pulling away.
Adapt your driving style to suit the
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prevailing road and weather conditions.
Deactivating/activating ESP
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 54).
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checked at a
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may
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function
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warning
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under any
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