Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC, Owner'S Manual

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ESP
®
is deactivated if the
å
ESP
®
OFF warn-
ing lamp lights up continuously in the driver's dis-
play:
R
Driving stability will no longer be improved.
R
Vehicles with trailer hitch: stabilisation of the
vehicle/trailer combination is no longer
active.
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Crosswind Assist is no longer active.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 in the driv-
er's 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 carriageway.
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 199).
Function of ESP
®
Crosswind Assist
ESP
®
Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehicle
in the lane:
R
ESP ® Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
speeds between approx. 80 km/h and
200 km/h when driving straight ahead or cor-
nering slightly.
R
The vehicle is stabilised by means of individual
brake application on one side.
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