Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan, Operator'S Manual

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When braking.
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In strong sidewinds when you are driving
faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
ESP
®
can stabilize the vehicle by intervening in
the following ways:
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One or more wheels are braked.
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The engine output is adapted according to
the situation.
ESP ® is deactivated if the ESP ® OFF å warn‐
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
cluster:
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Driving stability will no longer be improved.
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Crosswind Assist is no longer active.
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The drive wheels could spin.
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ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
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Even when ESP
®
is deactivated, you are still
assisted by ESP
®
when braking.
ESP ® is intervening if the ESP ® ÷ warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster:
R Do not deactivate ESP
®
.
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Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
is necessary.
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Adapt your driving style to suit the current
road and weather conditions.
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 provides better grip.
ESP
®
is deactivated if the å ESP
®
OFF warn‐
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
cluster.
If the ESP
®
÷ warning lamp lights up continu‐
ously, ESP
®
is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe any information which may be displayed
in the instrument cluster:
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Warning and indicator lamps (
→
page 440)
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Display messages (
→
page 394)
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP ® .
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.
158 Driving and parking