ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by
intervening in the following ways:
R
The drive wheels are braked individually if
they spin.
R
More drive torque is transferred to the wheel
or wheels with traction.
ESP
®
modes
Depending on the selected drive program, the
appropriate ESP
®
mode will be activated auto‐
matically. ESP
®
adapts to different 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 134).
ESP
®
Comfort
R
Active in drive programs
A
and
;
R
Balance between traction and stability
R
Recommended for all road surface condi‐
tions
R
Suitable for both dry and difficult road condi‐
tions, such as snow or ice, or when the road
is wet from rain
ESP
®
Sport
R
Active in drive program
C
R
Continues to offer stability but more sporty
R
Allows the sporty driver a more active driving
style
R
Only suitable for good road conditions, a dry
road surface and a clear stretch of road
Activating/deactivating ESP
®
(Electronic Sta‐
bility Program)
*
NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
#
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
#
To deactivate ESP
®
: press button
1
until
the
å
ESP
®
OFF warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster. The
÷
OFF
mes‐
sage appears in the multifunction display.
#
To activate ESP
®
: briefly press button
1
.
The
å
ESP
®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
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Summary of Contents for G 550 2021
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Page 12: ...Instrument Display 10 At a glance Indicator and warning lamps...
Page 14: ...12 At a glance Overhead control panel...
Page 16: ...14 At a glance Door control panel and seat adjustment...
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