4-Ets - Mercedes-Benz G 500 Operator's Manual

Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Warning!
The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase braking efficiency beyond that
afforded by the condition of the vehicle
brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
The BAS cannot prevent accidents, includ-
ing those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, following another vehicle too closely,
or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The
capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or danger-
ous manner which could jeopardize the
user's safety or the safety of others.
For more information, see "Practical hints"
( page 338).
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4-ETS

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The 4-Electronic Traction System (4-ETS)
improves vehicle's ability to utilize avail-
able traction, especially under slippery
road conditions. The brakes are applied to
the spinning wheel and power is allowed to
flow to the wheel(s) with traction.
The 4-ETS function is available between
vehicle speeds of 0 mph (km/h) and
37 mph (60 km/h).
The ESP ® warning lamp v in the instru-
ment cluster ( page 26) comes on when
you switch on ignition ( page 39). It goes
out when the engine is running.
The ESP ® warning lamp v starts to
flash at any vehi c le speed, as soon as a tire
loses traction and the wheel begins to
spin.
Warning!
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When you see the ESP warning lamp v
flashing in the instrument cluster, then
proceed as follows:
While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
While driving ease up on the accelera-
tor.
Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The 4-ETS cannot prevent accidents result-
ing from excessive speed.
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