Ets/4Ets (Electronic Traction System) - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual

! Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or
performance tests may only be carried out
on a 2-axle dynamometer. Before you
operate the vehicle on such a
dynamometer, please consult a qualified
workshop. You could otherwise damage
the drive train or the brake system.
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ESP is deactivated if the å warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up
continuously when the engine is running.
If the ÷ warning lamp and the å
warning lamp are lit continuously, ESP
available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
( page 249) and display messages which
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may be shown in the instrument cluster
( page 219).
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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. If necessary, the engine output is also
modified to keep the vehicle on the desired
course within physical limits. ESP
the driver when pulling away on wet or
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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:
Do not deactivate ESP
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circumstances.
only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
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necessary when pulling away.
adapt your driving style to suit the
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prevailing road and weather conditions.
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Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP
properly.

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 62).
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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. On vehicles with 4MATIC, more
drive torque is also transferred to the wheel
or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active if you
deactivate ESP
Deactivating/activating ESP
AMG vehicles)
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is not
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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
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assists
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warning
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under any
ESP
engine is started.
If ESP
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
situations, ESP
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function
It may be best to deactivate ESP
following situations:
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I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Driving safety systems
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 62).
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WARNING
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, ESP
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in the situations
extended period with ESP
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
To deactivate:( page 209) .
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
To activate:( page 209).
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
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is activated automatically when the
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is deactivated and one or more wheels
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will not stabilize the vehicle.
when using snow chains
in deep snow
on sand or gravel
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(except
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no longer
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deactivated.
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warning lamp in
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in the
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