Four Wheel Electronic Traction System (4Matic) With The Esp - Mercedes-Benz 2006 C 230 Sport Operator's Manual

Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Four wheel electronic traction system
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(4MATIC) with the ESP
Models with all-wheel-drive only.
The 4MATIC improves vehicle's ability to
use available traction, e.g. during winter
operation in mountains under snowy
conditions, by applying power to all four
wheels.
Warning!
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If you see the ESP
flashing in the speedometer, proceed as fol-
lows:
While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible
While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor
Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions
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Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
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The ESP cannot prevent accidents result-
ing from excessive speed.
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Do not tow with one axle raised.
Otherwise the transfer case can be
damaged, which is not covered by the
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Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Performance testing must only be con-
ducted on a two-axle dynamometer.
Otherwise the transfer case can be
damaged, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Because of the ESP 's automatic
operation, the engine must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0
or 1) when the parking brake is being
tested on a brake test dynamometer.
Active braking action through ESP
may otherwise seriously damage the
front or rear axle brake system.
Operational tests with the engine
running can only be conducted on a
two-axle dynamometer.
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At highly demanding operating condi-
tions, the electronic traction system
may temporarily switch off to prevent
overheating of the drive wheel brakes.
The message unavailable
See Operator's Manual will then
appear in the multifunction display
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while the ESP warning lamp
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flashing. The ESP is still functioning
normally.
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