Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
ETS/4-ETS (Electronic Traction System)
!
Vehicles with 4MATIC:
skillful driver can prevent accidents.
Because the ESP® operates automatically, the
The Electronic Traction System is part of
®
the ESP .
The capabilities of an Electronic Traction
System equipped vehicle must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner
which could jeopardize the user’s safety or
the safety of others.
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 test-
ing the parking brake on a brake test dynamom-
eter and such testing should be no longer than
The Electronic Traction System improves
the vehicle’s ability to utilize available trac-
tion, especially under slippery road condi-
tions. The brakes are applied to the
spinning wheel and power is transferred to i If the yellow ESP® warning lamp v
the wheel(s) with traction.
10
seconds.
Active braking action through the ESP® may
otherwise seriously damage the brake system
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
comes on while driving, the Electronic Traction
System is being switched off temporarily to
prevent overheating of the drive wheel brakes.
In addition, the messageESP Unavailable
See Operator’s Manual appears in the
multifunction display.
When you switch off the ESP , the
®
Electronic Traction System is still operat-
ing and will still apply the brake to a
spinning wheel.
i The ESP® will only function properly if you
use wheels of the recommended tire size
୴ page 529).
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For more information, see the “Practical
hints” section (୴ page 414) and
For more information, see the “Practical
hints” section (୴ page 419) and
Warning!
G
(
୴ page 427).
(୴ page 435).
The Electronic Traction System cannot
prevent the natural laws of physics from act-
ing on the vehicle, nor can it increase the
traction afforded. The Electronic Traction
System cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, following another vehicle too closely,
or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz V251, Mercedes-Benz R320 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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