Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: 4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section.
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. In addition, more drive torque is transferred to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active if you deactivate ESP®.
► Activate the off-road drive program or engage the LOW RANGE off-road gear if appropriate for the driving conditions.
WARNING 
Traction control cannot reduce the risk of an
accident if you drive too fast. Traction control
cannot override the laws of physics.
Off-road 4ETS (Electronic Traction
System)
A 4ETS system specifically suited to off-road terrain is activated automatically if the offroad drive program is activated or the LOW RANGE off-road gear is selected.
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
vehi ...
Deactivating/activating ESP®
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section.
WARNING
ESP® should not be deactivated during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the ...
See also:
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
The vehicle has adjustable throttle and brake pedals that allow you to change
their positions.
The feature will not operate when the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or while using
the cruise control.
...
Cargo light
The cargo light switch has three positions:
ON 1 , center 2 and OFF 3 .
ON position
When the switch is in the ON position 1 ,
the cargo light will illuminate.
Center position
When the sw ...
Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (if so equipped)
The Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system
automatically maintains a selected distance
from the vehicle traveling in front of
you according to that vehicle’s speed (up
to the set speed), or ...
