Mercedes-Benz GLC 2019, Owner'S Manual

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It may be best to deactivate ESP
®
in the follow‐
ing situations:
R
When using snow chains.
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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.
Observe the following information:
R
Warning and indicator lamps (
/
page 581)
R
Display messages (
/
page 527)
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:
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. You can
select the drive programs using the DYNAMIC
SELECT switch (
/
page 166).
194 Driving and parking