Safety and Security
Driving and safety systems
4-ETS
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!
Because of the ESP’s automatic opera-
tion, the engine must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0
or 1) when the parking brake is being
tested on a brake test dynamometer.
Warning!
The 4-Electronic Traction System (4-ETS)
improves vehicle’s ability to utilize avail-
able traction, especially under slippery
road conditions. The brakes are applied to
the spinning wheel and power is trans-
ferred to the wheel(s) with traction.
When you see the 4-ETS/ESP-warning
lamp v flashing in the speedometer,
then proceed as follows:
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While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
Active braking action through ESP may
otherwise seriously damage the front
or rear axle brake system.
The traction control engages at vehicle
speeds up to approximately 24 mph
While driving ease up on the accelera-
tor.
Operational tests with the engine
running can only be conducted on a
two-axle dynamometer.
(40
km/h), and switches off at approxi-
Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions.
mately 50 mph (80 km/h).
The { indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster (୴ page 25) comes on when you
turn the key to position 2. It goes out when
the engine is running.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
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If the yellow 4-ETS malfunction indica-
tor lamp { comes on while the
4-ETS
es, the electronic traction system is be-
ing switched off temporarily to prevent
overheating of the drive wheel brakes.
The 4-ETS cannot prevent accidents resul-
ting from excessive speed.
The 4-ETS/ESP warning lamp v, loca-
ted in the speedometer dial, starts to flash
at any vehicle speed, as soon as the tires
lose traction and the wheels begin to spin.
/ESP warning lamp v flash-
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML500, Mercedes-Benz W163 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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