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

Driving safety systems
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If ESP intervenes, the ÷ ESP
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
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If ESP intervenes:
Do not deactivate ESP
X
circumstances.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far
X
as necessary when pulling away.
Adapt your driving style to suit the
X
prevailing road and weather conditions.
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Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP
properly.

4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 59).
Y
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 if you
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deactivate ESP
Deactivating/activating ESP
AMG vehicles)
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 59).
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G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP
described in the following.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
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warning
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under any
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function
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.
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(except
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, ESP no longer
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in the situations
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deactivated.
To switch off: press button :.
X
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
To switch on: press button :.
X
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
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ESP is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle stops
moving. The engine starts automatically when
the driver wants to pull away again. ESP
remains in its previously selected status.
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Example: if ESP was deactivated before the
engine was switched off, ESP
deactivated when the engine is switched on
again.
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
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situations, ESP will not stabilize the vehicle.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
following situations:
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
R
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If you deactivate ESP
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ESP no longer improves driving stability.
R
traction control is still activated.
R
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remains
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warning lamp in
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in the
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