Mercedes-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 ...
See also:
Using Cruise Control
1. Push the CRUISE button on the
steering wheel. The CRUISE
MAIN indicator on the instrument
panel comes on.
The cruise control systemcan be
left on, even when it is not in use.
2. Acceler ...
Driving through water
Driving through water
CAUTIONS:
Drive through water in an emergencyonly, and not as part of normaldriving.
Engine damage can occur if waterenters the air filter.
In an emergency, the vehicle can b ...
Cleaning
Keeping the windshield and wiper blades clean helps improve visibility and prolongs
the service life of the wiper blades. Clean the wiper blades with a stiff-bristle
brush and lukewarm soap soluti ...
