2000 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 207
2000 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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Instruments and controls Driving systems Note: Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 204 Electronic brake proportioning (EBP) The EBP enhances braking effectiveness by allowing the rear brakes to supply a greater proportion of the braking effort without a loss of vehicle stability. If a warning tone sounds for five seconds and the symbols É and - are displayed in the instrument cluster, the system has detected a malfunction and is switched off. Have the system checked immediately at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Failure to do so could result in an accident, since the enhanced braking effect is not available when the system is switched off. Note: When the EBP is switched off, every time the engine is started, a warning tone will sound for five seconds and the symbols É and - will light up. In addition, whenever the brakes are applied at speeds exceeding 25 mph (40 km /h), the warning tone sounds for five seconds. In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the electronic traction system is only achieved with Mercedes-Benz recommended M+S rated radial-ply tires and/ or snow chains. LOW RANGE - 4-ETS+ During off-road driving a special low range system for the four wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS+) is operational with transmission in LOW RANGE mode, see page 211. If one or more tires lose traction while driving downhill (accelerator released), the 4-ETS+ engages and the warning lamp v, located in the speedometer dial, starts to flash.