Characteristics - Mercedes-Benz MY17 c-class Operator's Manual

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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 61).
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ESP monitors driving stability and traction, i.e.
power transmission between the tires and the
road surface.
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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 vehi-
cle on the desired course within physical limits.
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ESP assists the driver when pulling away on
wet or slippery roads. ESP
the vehicle during braking.
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 61).
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WARNING
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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 311).
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If the å ESP OFF warning lamp lights up
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continuously, ESP is deactivated.
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If the ÷ ESP warning lamp lights up contin-
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uously, ESP is not available due to a malfunc-
tion.
Observe the information on warning lamps
( page 249) and display messages which may
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be shown in the instrument cluster
( page 220).
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Only use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP
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can also stabilize
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is unable to
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checked at a
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function properly.
Driving safety systems
Characteristics of ESP
General information
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If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP
active.
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If ESP intervenes, the ÷ ESP
flashes in the instrument cluster.
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If ESP intervenes:
Do not deactivate ESP
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stances.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
X
necessary when pulling away.
Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
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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 automatically when
the driver wants to pull away again. ESP
remains in its previously selected status. Exam-
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ple: if ESP was deactivated before the engine
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was switched off, ESP
when the engine is switched on again.
Deactivating/activating ESP
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles)
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 61).
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You can select between the following states of
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ESP :
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ESP is activated.
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ESP is deactivated.
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G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
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Only deactivate ESP
bed in the following.
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is automatically
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warning lamp
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under any circum-
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remains deactivated
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(except
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, ESP no longer sta-
in the situations descri-
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