Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS Operator's Manual page 71

Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving conditions
may also cause Brake Assist to intervene.
If adaptive Brake Assist is not available due to a
malfunction in the radar sensor system, the
brake system remains available with full brake
boosting effect and BAS.
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 64).
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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.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 64).
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ETS traction control is part of ESP
with 4MATIC, 4ETS is part of ESP
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull
away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for
example if the road surface is slippery on one
side. In addition, more drive torque is transfer-
red to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
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deactivate ESP .
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
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can also stabilize
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Driving safety systems
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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 323).
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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 256) and display messages which may
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be shown in the instrument cluster
( page 226).
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Only use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP
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
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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, e.g. if
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ESP was deactivated before the engine was
automatically switched off.
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is unable to
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checked at a
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function properly.
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is automatically
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warning lamp
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under any circum-
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