Mercedes-Benz 2005 G 500 - Manual (Page 83)

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Safety and Security
Driving and safety systems
4-ETS
The 4-ETS improves vehicle’s ability to uti-
lize available traction, especially under
slippery road conditions. The brakes are
applied to the spinning wheel and power is
allowed to flow to the wheel(s) with trac-
tion.
The 4-ETS function is available between ve-
hicle speeds of 0 mph (km/h) and 37 mph
(60 km/h).
The ESP warning lamp v in the instru-
ment cluster ( ୴ page 24) comes on when
you switch on ignition ( ୴ page 35). It goes
out when the engine is running.
The ESP warning lamp v starts to flash
at any vehicle speed, as soon as the tires
lose traction and the wheels begin to spin.
For more information, see “Practical hints”
(
୴ page 293).
Warning!
G
When you see the ESP warning lamp
v
flashing in the instrument cluster, then pro-
ceed as follows:
ț While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
ț While driving ease up on the accelera-
tor.
ț Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The 4-ETS cannot prevent accidents result-
ing from excessive speed.
!
The engine must be shut off when
ț the parking brake is being tested on
a brake test dynamometer.
ț the vehicle is being towed with one
axle raised.
Otherwise, the 4-ETS will engage the
brakes and seriously damage the brake
system.