Function of ESP
®
&
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
®
is
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP
®
, ESP
®
cannot carry out
vehicle stabilization.
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ESP
®
should only be deactivated in the
following situations.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
®
) can moni-
tor and improve driving stability and traction in
the following situations within physical limits:
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When pulling away on wet or slippery roads.
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When braking.
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Vehicles with trailer hitch: in trailer operation
from speeds of 40 mph (65 km/h), if the vehi-
cle/trailer combination begins to sway from
side to side.
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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:
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One or more wheels are braked.
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The drive system output is adapted according
to the situation.
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.
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Vehicles with trailer hitch: stabilization of the
vehicle/trailer combination is no longer
active.
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Crosswind Assist is no longer active.
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The drive wheels could spin.
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ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
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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:
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Adapt your driving style to suit the current
road and weather conditions.
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Do not deactivate ESP
®
.
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Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as is
necessary when pulling away.
Deactivate ESP
®
in the following situations to
improve traction:
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When using snow chains.
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In deep snow.
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On sand or gravel.
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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.
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Содержание EQS 2023
Страница 8: ...Left hand drive vehicles with central display 6 At a glance Cockpit central display...
Страница 10: ...Left hand drive vehicles with MBUX Hyperscreen 8 At a glance Cockpit MBUX Hyperscreen...
Страница 12: ...Standard driver s display 10 At a glance Indicator and warning lamps standard...
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Страница 16: ...Driver s display with driver camera 14 At a glance Indicator and warning lamps with driver camera...
Страница 18: ...L Suspension red 547 Suspension yellow 547 16 At a glance Indicator and warning lamps with driver camera...
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Страница 20: ...18 At a glance Overhead control panel...
Страница 22: ...20 At a glance Door operating unit and seat adjustment...
Страница 24: ...22 At a glance Control settings in the rear passenger compartment...
Страница 26: ...24 At a glance Emergencies and breakdowns...