Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: always observe the notes in the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to recognize dangers. ESP can monitor and improve driving stability and traction in the following situations, within physical limits:
If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired by the driver, ESP can stabilize the vehicle by intervening in the following ways:
ESP is deactivated if the
When ESP is deactivated, you are still assisted by ESP when braking. If the
Deactivate ESP in the following situations to improve traction:
Spinning the wheels results in a cutting action, which enhances traction. If the Observe the following information:
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System) ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP and makes it possible to pull away and accelerate on a slippery roadway. ETS/4ETS can improve the vehicle's traction by intervening in the following ways:
Influence of drive programs on ESP The drive programs enable ESP to adapt to different weather and road conditions as well as the driver's preferred driving style. You can select the drive programs using the DYNAMIC SELECT switch. ESP characteristics per drive program
Activating/deactivating ESP (Electronic Stability Program) Multimedia system: Vehicle → Assistance → ESP Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: observe the notes in the Supplement. Otherwise, you may not recognize dangers.
ESP is deactivated if the Observe the information on warning lamps and display messages which may be shown in the instrument cluster. Function of ESP Crosswind Assist ESP Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehicle in the lane:
Function of EBD (electronic brake force distribution) EBD is characterized by the following:
Function of STEER CONTROL STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in the direction required for vehicle stabilization. This steering recommendation is given particularly in the following situations:
System limitations STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not function in the following situations:
If ESP is malfunctioning, you will be assisted further by the electric power steering. |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) 2015 - 2021 Owners Manual > Tire labeling: Tire Quality Grading
In accordance with the US Department of Transportation's "Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards", tire manufacturers are required to grade their tires on the basis of the following three performance factors: Tread wear grade Traction grade Temperature grade The data shown in the image is example da ...