Sport Handling Mode - Mercedes-Benz 2012 A-Class Owner's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Problem
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The yellow ESP warn-
ing lamp flashes while
the vehicle is in motion.
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The yellow ESP OFF
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running.
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AMG vehicles only:
The yellow SPORT han-
dling mode warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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ESP or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
X
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as necessary when
pulling away.
X
Accelerate more gently while the vehicle is in motion.
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X
Do not deactivate ESP
For exceptions, see: (
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ESP and ESP trailer stabilisation are deactivated. ESP
stabilise the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin.
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WARNING
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If ESP is deactivated, ESP
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X
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Reactivate ESP .
For exceptions, see: (
X
Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
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If ESP cannot be activated:
X
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Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
SPORT handling mode is activated.
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WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is switched on, ESP
stabilise the vehicle.
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X
Only switch on SPORT handling mode in certain situations
( Y page 66).
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Y page 65).
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is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
Y
page 65).
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will not
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is unable to
Z