Sport Handling Mode - Mercedes-Benz 2013 W218 Owner's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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Problem
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The yellow ESP
ing lamp flashes while
the vehicle is in motion.
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The yellow ESP
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.
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warn-
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 is deactivated.
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OFF
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WARNING
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If ESP is switched off, ESP
There is an increased danger of skidding and risk of an accident.
X
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
Drive on carefully.
X
Have ESP
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 to SPORT handling mode in accordance with the
conditions written in the "Activating/deactivating SPORT han-
dling mode" section (
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Y page 69).
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is unable to stabilise the vehicle.
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.
Y page 69).
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checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Y page 70).
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is unable to