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

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

ETS (Electronic Traction System)

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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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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assists the driver when
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warning
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under any
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function
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(except
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, ESP no longer
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in the situations
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deactivated.
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X
To deactivate: press button :.
The å ESP
instrument cluster lights up.
X
To activate: press button :.
The å ESP
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 when the vehicle
stops moving. The engine starts
automatically when the driver wants to pull
away again. ESP
selected status. Example: if ESP
deactivated before the engine was switched
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off, ESP remains 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
It may be best to deactivate ESP
following situations:
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
R
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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OFF warning lamp in the
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OFF warning lamp in the
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remains in its previously
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was
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warning lamp in
will not stabilize the vehicle.
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in the
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