Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 2020, Owner'S Manual

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When ESP
®
is deactivated, the å warning
lamp lights up continuously:
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Driving stability will no longer be improved.
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The drive wheels could spin.
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ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
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When ESP
®
is deactivated, you are still assis‐
ted by ESP ® when braking.
When the ÷ warning lamp flashes, one or
several wheels has reached its grip limit:
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Adapt your driving style to suit the current
road and weather conditions.
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Do not deactivate ESP
®
.
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Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
is necessary when pulling away.
Deactivate ESP
®
in the following situations to
improve traction:
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When using snow chains.
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In deep snow.
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On sand or gravel.
% Spinning the wheels results in a cutting
action, which enhances traction.
If the ÷ ESP ® warning lamp lights up continu‐
ously, ESP
®
is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the following information:
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Warning and indicator lamps (
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page 419)
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Display messages (
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page 365)
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP
®
and
makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on
a slippery carriageway.
ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by
intervening in the following ways:
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The drive wheels are braked individually if
they spin.
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More drive torque is transferred to the wheel
or wheels with traction.
Influence of drive programs on ESP
®
The drive programs enable ESP
®
to adapt to dif‐
ferent weather and road conditions as well as
the driver's preferred driving style. You can
select the drive programs using the DYNAMIC
SELECT switch (
/
page 165).
ESP ® modes
Depending on the selected drive program, the
appropriate ESP
®
mode will be activated. You
can select the drive programs using the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch (
/
page 165).
ESP
®
Comfort
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drive program A and ;
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balance between traction and stability
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recommended for all road surface conditions
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suitable for both dry and difficult road condi‐
tions (such as snow or ice, or when the road
is wet from rain)
ESP
®
Sport
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drive program C
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offers stability but with a sporty setup
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allows the sporty driver a more active driving
style
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only suitable for good road conditions, a dry
road surface and a clear stretch of road
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