Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS CABRIOLET Operator's Manual page 72

Driving safety systems
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To deactivate ESP
X
®
the å ESP
the instrument cluster.
The ÷ OFF
function display.
To activate ESP
X
®
The å ESP
instrument cluster goes out. The ÷
message appears in the multifunction display.
Characteristics of activated SPORT han-
dling mode
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one or
more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP
ing lamp in the instrument cluster flashes. ESP
only stabilizes the vehicle to a limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
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ESP only improves driving stability to a limi-
R
ted degree.
Traction control is still activated.
R
Engine torque is no longer limited and the
R
drive wheels are able to spin.
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ESP still provides support when you brake
R
firmly.
Characteristics when ESP
®
If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
instrument cluster does not flash. In such situa-
tions, ESP ® will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP
®
ESP no longer improves driving stability.
R
Engine torque is no longer limited and the
R
drive wheels are able to spin.
Traction control is still activated.
R
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is no longer
R
available; nor is it activated if you brake firmly
with assistance from ESP
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PRE-SAFE is no longer available, nor is it
R
activated if you brake firmly and ESP
venes.
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PRE-SAFE Brake is no longer available, it is
R
also not activated if you brake firmly and ESP
intervenes.
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ESP still provides support when you brake
R
firmly.
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: press button : until
OFF warning lamp lights up in
message appears in the multi-
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: briefly press button :.
OFF warning lamp in the
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is deactivated
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warning lamp in the
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:
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.
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ESP trailer stabilization
General information
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ESP trailer stabilization is not available in
Mercedes-AMG vehicles.
If your vehicle/trailer combination begins to
swerve, ESP
ON slows the vehicle down by braking and limiting
the engine output until the vehicle/trailer com-
bination has stabilized.
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
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warn-
If road and weather conditions are poor,
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trailer stabilization will not be able to prevent
the vehicle/trailer combination from swerv-
ing. Trailers with a high center of gravity can
tip over before ESP
a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your driving style to the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer com-
bination) begins to lurch, you can only stabilize
the vehicle/trailer combination by depressing
the brake firmly.
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ESP trailer stabilization is active above speeds
of approximately 40 mph (65 km/h).
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ESP trailer stabilization does not work if ESP
is deactivated or malfunctioning.
Crosswind Assist
General information
Strong crosswind gusts can impair the ability of
your vehicle to drive straight ahead. The cross-
wind driving assistance function integrated in
®
ESP noticeably reduces these impairments.
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ESP intervenes automatically according to the
direction and intensity of the crosswinds affect-
® inter-
ing your vehicle.
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ESP intervenes with stabilizing braking to
assist you in keeping the vehicle in the lane.
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Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle speeds
above 50 mph (80 km/h) when driving straight
ahead or cornering gently.
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assists you in this situation. ESP
®
can detect this. There is
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