Sport Handling Mode; Warning Lamp - Mercedes-Benz 2011 C300 Luxury Sedan Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Problem
ä
The yellow ESP
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion.
å
The yellow ESP
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.
M (C 63 AMG only)
The yellow SPORT
handling mode warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
At least one wheel is spinning and ETS (Electronic Traction
System) is deactivated to prevent the brakes on the drive wheels
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from overheating.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
ETS switches back on again as soon as the brakes have cooled
down.
The display message disappears and the ä warning lamp goes
out.
G
Risk of accident
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OFF
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ESP is deactivated. ESP
to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
X
Reactivate ESP
Exceptions: (
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
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If ESP cannot be activated:
X
Have ESP
G
Risk of accident
SPORT handling mode is activated. ESP
in extreme situations. ESP
provide sufficient assistance in such situations, and the vehicle
may start to skid.
X
Reactivate ESP
Exceptions: (
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If ESP cannot be activated:
X
Have ESP
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will not stabilize the vehicle if it starts
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.
Y page 63).
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checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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intervention may not be able to
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.
Y page 63).
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checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
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only stabilizes the vehicle