Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 81

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If ESP detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP ® assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
i
tion ( page 73).
Y
ETS traction control is part of ESP
cles with 4MATIC, 4ETS is part of ESP
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually 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 trans-
ferred to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP ® .
Important safety notes
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
i
tion ( page 73).
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WARNING
If ESP ® is malfunctioning, ESP
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv-
ing safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
qualified specialist workshop.
When towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised, observe the notes on ESP
( page 299).
Y
ESP ® is only deactivated if the å warning
lamp is lit continuously.
If the ÷ warning lamp lights up continu-
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ously, ESP is not available due to a malfunc-
tion.
Observe the information on warning lamps
( page 226) and display messages which
Y
may be shown in the instrument cluster
( page 207).
Y
Only use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP
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Characteristics of ESP
General information
If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP
active.
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If ESP
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lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP
X Do not deactivate ESP
stances.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
X
necessary when pulling away.
Adapt your driving style to suit the prevail-
X
ing road and weather conditions.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
stops moving. The engine starts automati-
cally when the driver wants to pull away again.
ESP ®
® is unable to
tus. Example: if ESP
the engine was switched off, ESP
deactivated when the engine is switched on
again.
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Deactivating/activating ESP
Mercedes AMG vehicles)
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Important safety notes
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
i
tion (
You can select between the following sta-
tuses of ESP:
ESP
R
ESP
R
Driving safety systems
® function properly.
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® is automatically
® intervenes, the ÷ ESP
® intervenes:
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under any circum-
remains in its previously selected sta-
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was deactivated before
page 73).
Y
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is activated.
® is deactivated.
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® warning
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remains
(except
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Z