Mercedes-Benz GLB 2023, Operator'S Manual

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The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
®
) can moni-
tor and improve driving stability and traction in
the following situations within physical limits:
R
When pulling away on wet or slippery roads.
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When braking.
R
In strong side winds when you are driving
faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
by the driver, ESP
®
can stabilize the vehicle by
intervening in the following ways:
R
One or more wheels are braked.
R
The engine output is adapted according to the
situation.
ESP
®
is deactivated if the
å
ESP
®
OFF warn-
ing lamp lights up continuously on the instrument
display:
R
Driving stability will no longer be improved.
R
Crosswind Assist is no longer active.
R
The drive wheels could spin.
R
ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
%
When ESP
®
is deactivated, you are still assis-
ted by ESP
®
when braking.
If the
÷
ESP
®
warning lamp flashes on the
instrument display, one or several wheels has
reached its grip limit:
R
Adapt your driving style to suit the current
road and weather conditions.
R
Do not deactivate ESP ® .
R
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as is
necessary when pulling away.
Deactivate ESP
®
in the following situations to
improve traction:
R
When using snow chains.
R
In deep snow.
R
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.
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 road.
If you select the
F drive program, a special
ETS system specifically suited to off-road terrain
is automatically activated.
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.
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. 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 160).
180 Driving and parking