Mercedes-Benz E-Class: ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) - ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) - Driving safety systems - Safety - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owners ManualMercedes-Benz E-Class: ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

WARNING
Observe "Important safety notes"

Traction control is part of ESP®.

Traction control brakes the drive wheels individually if they spin. This enables you to pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for example if the road surface is slippery on one side. On vehicles with 4MATIC, more drive torque is also transferred to the wheel or wheels with traction.

Traction control remains active if you deactivate ESP®.

    Important safety notes
    See the "Important safety notes" section If ESP® detects that the vehicle is deviating from the direction desired by the driver, one or more wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicl ...

    Deactivating/activating ESP® (except AMG vehicles)
    WARNING ESP® should not be deactivated during normal driving other than in the circumstances described below. Disabling the system will reduce vehicle stability in driving maneuvers. Do ...

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