Trailer Stabilization - Mercedes-Benz MY17 c-class Operator's Manual

Deactivating/activating ESP
To activate SPORT handling mode: briefly
X
press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. The
SPORT handling mode
the multifunction display.
To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
X
briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
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To deactivate ESP
X
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the å ESP OFF warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster.
The ÷ OFF message appears in the multi-
function display.
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To activate ESP : briefly press button :.
X
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
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-
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ted degree.
Traction control is still activated.
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Engine torque is no longer limited and the
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drive wheels are able to spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action for better traction on loose surfaces.
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ESP still provides support when you brake
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firmly.
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message appears in
: press button : until
ON
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Driving safety systems
Characteristics when ESP
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
instrument cluster does not flash. In such situa-
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tions, ESP will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP
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ESP no longer improves driving stability.
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Engine torque is no longer limited and the
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drive wheels are able to spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action for better traction on loose surfaces.
Traction control is still activated.
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COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is no longer
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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
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activated if you brake firmly and ESP
venes.
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PRE-SAFE Brake is no longer available, it is
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also not activated if you brake firmly and ESP
intervenes.
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ESP still provides support when you brake
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firmly.
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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
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swerve, ESP assists you in this situation. ESP
slows the vehicle down by braking and limiting
the engine output until the vehicle/trailer com-
bination has stabilized.
Important safety notes
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WARNING
If road and weather conditions are poor,
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
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is deactivated
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warning lamp in the
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:
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inter-
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can detect this. There is
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