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Driving safety systems
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When you switch off the ESP®,
Electronic Traction System (4-ETS)
G Observe Safety notes, see page 50.
The 4-ETS (four-wheel Electronic Traction
System) is a component of the ESP®. The
Rthe ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle
Rthe engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut
into surfaces for better grip
4-ETS
improves the vehicle’s ability to utilize
Rthe ESP® continues to operate when you
are braking
available traction, especially under slippery
road conditions by applying the brakes to a
spinning wheel. In addition, more power is
transferred to the wheel(s) with traction.
The 4-ETS function is available between
vehicle speeds of 0 mph (km/h) and 37 mph
Rthe 4-ETS will still apply the brakes to a
spinning wheel at vehicle speeds up to
approximately 37 mph (60 km/h)
Rthe cruise control cannot be activated
(60
km/h).
Rthe cruise control switches off if activated
When you switch off the ESP®, the 4-ETS is
still enabled.
i When the ESP® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP®
warning lampd in the instrument
cluster flashes. However, the ESP® will
then not stabilize the vehicle.
Switching off the ESP®
G Warning!
The ESP® should not be switched off during
i When the ESP® is switched off, it will be
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
switched on again automatically when
exceeding a vehicle speed of 37 mph (60
km/h) or exceeding a severity threshold of
side acceleration.
To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off
the ESP® in driving situations in which it
would be advantageous to have the drive
wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for
better grip such as:
Rwhen driving with snow chains
Rin deep snow
Rin sand or gravel
Rwhen driving off-road
G Warning!
X
With the engine running, press ESP®
switch: until the ESP® warning lamp
d in the instrument cluster comes on.
The ESP® is switched off.
Switch on the ESP® immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore. Otherwise the ESP® will not
stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to skid
or a wheel is spinning.
G Warning!
When the ESP® warning lampd is
illuminated continuously, the ESP® is
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz G-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz W463, Mercedes-Benz G500, Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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