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

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

ETS traction control is part of ESP
cles with 4MATIC, 4ETS is part of ESP
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually 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 trans-
ferred to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
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deactivate ESP .
Important safety notes
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tion ( page 69).
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If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv-
ing safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
qualified specialist workshop.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: switch off the igni-
tion when the parking brake is being tested
on a brake dynamometer.
Application of the brakes by ESP
erwise destroy the brake system.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or per-
formance 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.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or per-
formance 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.
Vehicles without 4MATIC: observe the notes
on ESP
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cle with a raised rear axle.
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ESP
in the instrument cluster lights up continu-
ously when the engine is running.
If the ÷ warning lamp and the å warn-
ing lamp are lit continuously, ESP
available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
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may be shown in the instrument cluster
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Characteristics of ESP
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General information
If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP
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checked at a
active.
If ESP
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP
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may oth-
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ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
stops moving. The engine starts automati-
cally when the driver wants to pull away again.
ESP
tus. Example: if ESP
the engine was switched off, ESP
deactivated when the engine is switched on
again.
Driving safety systems
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( page 357) when towing the vehi-
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is deactivated if the å warning lamp
page 283) and display messages which
page 252).
Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP
properly.
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intervenes, the ÷ ESP
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intervenes:
Do not deactivate ESP
stances.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
Adapt your driving style to suit the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
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remains in its previously selected sta-
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was deactivated before
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is not
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function
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is automatically
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warning
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under any circum-
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remains
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