When sitting behind the wheel, the Mercedes Benz Electronic Stability Program technology assists the driver in extreme situations with a combination of traction control, anti-lock braking and yaw control to provide enhanced driver control in all weather conditions. This advanced computer system compares the vehicle’s actual course with the driver’s steering input. If they differ, it reduces engine torque and/or modulates individual brakes as required to correct the situation. Acceleration Skid Control helps to maximize traction by applying the brakes to a wheel as soon as it begins to spin in low traction conditions.