Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
4-ETS
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!
Because the ESP® operates automatically,
Warning!
the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in
position 0 or 1) when testing the brakes on a
brake test dynamometer and such testing should
be no longer than 10 seconds.
The 4-Electronic Traction System (4-ETS)
improves the 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.
When you see ESP® warning lamp v
flashing in the instrument cluster, then pro-
ceed as follows:
ț
ț
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While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
Active braking action through the ESP® may
otherwise seriously damage the brake system
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
The ESP
®
warning lamp v in the instru-
While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.
ment cluster, starts to flash at any vehicle
speed, as soon as a tire loses traction and
the wheel begins to spin.
Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions.
i If the yellow ESP® warning lamp v
comes on while driving, the 4-ETS is being
switched off temporarily to prevent overheating
of the drive wheel brakes. In addition, the
messageESP inoperative See Operator’s
Manual appears in the multifunction display.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
i If conditions require, switch on off-road
driving program (୴ page 268).
The 4-ETS cannot prevent accidents resul-
ting from excessive speed.
For more information, see the “Practical
hints” section (୴ page 414) and
!
Operational or performance test must only
be conducted on a two-axle dynanometer. If
such tests are necessary, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. You could
otherwise seriously damage the brake system or
the transfer case which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
(୴ page 428).
Off-road - 4-ETS
With the off-road driving program switched
on (୴ page 268), the 4-ETS designed for
off-road use is automatically activated.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI, Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML500, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W164 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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