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

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4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

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WARNING
Observe "Important safety notes"
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( page 53).
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. In addition, more drive torque is
transferred to the wheel or wheels with
traction.
Traction control remains active if you
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deactivate ESP
Traction control is no longer active at speeds
above approximately 37 mph (60 km/h).
Deactivating/activating ESP
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WARNING
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The ESP should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
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ESP is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
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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WARNING
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Switch on ESP
previously stated conditions is no longer met.
Otherwise, ESP
if it begins to lurch or when a wheel spins.
If you deactivate ESP
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ESP no longer improves driving stability.
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the engine's torque is no longer limited and
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the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of
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in the
immediately if one of the
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cannot stabilize the vehicle
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:
the wheels results in a cutting action, which
provides better grip.
traction control is still activated.
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ESP still provides support when you
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brake.
and drive over 37 mph (60 km/h), ESP
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intervenes when the grip limit of a wheel is
reached, even if it is deactivated.
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ warning lamp in the
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
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ESP will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you have deactivated ESP
automatically reactivated if you exceed a
speed of 37 mph (60 km/h) or a certain
lateral acceleration.
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To deactivate: press button : until the
å warning lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster.
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WARNING
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When the å ESP
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ESP is deactivated.
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If the ÷ ESP warning lamp and the
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å ESP OFF warning lamp remain lit,
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ESP is not available due to a malfunction.
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When ESP is deactivated or not operational,
vehicle stability in standard driving
maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
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status of the ESP .
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, it is
OFF warning lamp is lit,