Driving safety systems
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The ESC will only function properly if you To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch on
use wheels of the recommended tire size
ESC SPORT. This allows the drive wheels to
as specified in the “Technical data” section spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip,
of this Operator’s Manual.
for example
Rwhen driving with snow chains
i The cruise control switches off
automatically when the ESC engages.
Rin deep snow
Rin sand or gravel
Electronic Traction System (ETS)
G Warning!
G Observe Safety notes, see page 61.
Switch off ESC SPORT and switch on the ESC
immediately if the aforementioned
circumstances do not apply anymore.
Otherwise ESC SPORT will only stabilize the
vehicle to a limited extent when it is starting
to skid or a wheel is spinning.
The ETS (Electronic Traction System) is a
component of the ESC. The ETS improves the
vehicle’s ability to utilize available traction,
especially under slippery road conditions by
applying the brakes to a spinning wheel.
When you switch off the ESC, the ETS is still
enabled.
When you switch on ESC SPORT
Rthe ESC stabilizes the vehicle only to a
limited extent
Rthe engine output is limited, but only to the
extent that allows the drive wheels to spin
and thus cut into surfaces for better grip
Rthe ETS will still apply the brakes to a
spinning wheel
Rthe ESC continues to operate when you are
braking hard
Switching ESC SPORT on or off
G Warning!
ESC SPORT should not be switched on during
normal driving.
Switching ESC SPORT on will result in the
following:
Rno restriction to engine torque
Rsystem-supported traction control is
limited
Rthe cruise control cannot be activated
Rthe cruise control switches off if activated
ESC SPORT is designed for driving on closed
tracks when the vehicle’s natural oversteer
and understeer characteristics are desired
and requires a highly skilled and experienced
driver able to handle these critical driving
situations.
i When ESC SPORT is switched on and one
or more drive wheels are spinning, the ESC
warning lamp÷ in the instrument
cluster flashes. However, the ESC will then
stabilize the vehicle only to a limited extent.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Please be aware of these limits when you
switch on ESC SPORT.
Do not switch on ESC SPORT when a spare
wheel is mounted.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz C197 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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