Four-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS+)
4-ETS+ Control
With the key in steering lock position 2, the yellow
If the yellow 4-ETS+ malfunction indicator lamp{
comes on while the 4-ETS+ warning lampv flashes,
the electronic traction system is being switched off
temporarily to prevent overheating of the drive wheel
brakes.
4-ETS+ malfunction indicator lamp
{ and the 4-ETS+
warning lampv come on and should go out when
the engine is running.
The 4-ETS+ improves vehicle’s ability to utilize available
traction, especially under slippery road conditions. The
brakes are applied to the spinning wheel and power is
transferred to the wheel(s) with traction.
If the 4-ETS+ malfunction indicator lamp{ comes on
with the engine running, a malfunction has been
detected.
The 4-ETS+ warning lampv, located in the
speedometer dial, starts to flash at any vehicle speed, as
soon as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to
spin.
Have the 4-ETS+ checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible.
With the ABS malfunctioning, the 4-ETS+ is also
switched off.
Important!
Caution!
If the 4-ETS+ warning lampv flashes:
If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised (see
towing the vehicle on page 255), or when testing the
parking brake on a brake test dynamometer, the engine
must be shut off (key in steering lock position 0 or 1).
Otherwise, the electronic traction system will
immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel
brakes.
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during take-off, apply as little throttle as possible,
while driving, ease up on the accelerator.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road
conditions.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML320, Mercedes-Benz ML430, Mercedes-Benz ML55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W163 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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