Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe 2018, Operator'S Manual

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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 136).
ESP
®
characteristics per drive program
Drive program
ESP
®
mode
Characteristics
C (Sport)
ESP
®
Sport
This drive program continues to offer stability
but with a sporty setup which allows the enthu‐
siastic driver a more active driving style.
Only select drive program
C in good road
conditions, for example on dry roads and clear
stretches of road.
A (Comfort)
; (Economy)
ESP ® Comfort
These drive programs provide the ideal balance
between traction and stability.
Select drive program
A , N or ; in dif‐
ficult road conditions, such as snow or ice, or
when the road is wet from rain.
154 Driving and parking