4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

notes" 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®.

Traction control cannot reduce the risk of an WARNING
Traction control cannot reduce the risk of an accident if you drive too fast. Traction control cannot override the laws of physics.

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