2000 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 206
2000 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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Four-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS+) With the key in steering lock position 2, the yellow 4-ETS+ malfunction indicator lamp { and the 4-ETS+ warning lamp v come on and should go out when the engine is running. The 4-ETS+ improves vehicle's ability to utilize available traction, especially under slippery road conditions. The brakes are applied to the spinning wheel and power is transferred to the wheel(s) with traction. The 4-ETS+ warning lamp v, located in the speedometer dial, starts to flash at any vehicle speed, as soon as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin. Important! If the 4-ETS+ warning lamp v flashes: • during take-off, apply as little throttle as possible, • while driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. 4-ETS+ Control If the yellow 4-ETS+ malfunction indicator lamp { comes on while the 4-ETS+ warning lamp v flashes, the electronic traction system is being switched off temporarily to prevent overheating of the drive wheel brakes. If the 4-ETS+ malfunction indicator lamp { comes on with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected. Have the 4-ETS+ checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. With the ABS malfunctioning, the 4-ETS+ is also switched off. Caution! If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised (see towing the vehicle on page 255), or when testing the parking brake on a brake test dynamometer, the engine must be shut off (key in steering lock position 0 or 1). Otherwise, the electronic traction system will immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes. Driving systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving 203 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index