Characteristics - Mercedes-Benz B-Class Operator's Manual

Observe the information on warning lamps
( page 207) and display messages which may
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be shown in the instrument cluster
( page 179).
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Only use wheels with the recommended tire
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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. Exam-
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ple: if ESP was deactivated before the engine
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was switched off, ESP remains deactivated
when the engine is switched on again.
Deactivating/activating ESP
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 56).
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You can select between the following states of
ESP ® :
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ESP is activated.
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ESP is deactivated.
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WARNING
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If you deactivate ESP , ESP
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP
bed in the following.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action for better traction on loose surfaces.
function properly.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
ing situations:
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R
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warning lamp
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under any circum-
Deactivating/activating ESP
You can deactivate or activate ESP
board computer (
ESP
The å ESP
ment cluster lights up.
ESP
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The å ESP
ment cluster goes out.
Characteristics when ESP
If ESP
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
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instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
ESP
If you deactivate ESP
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R
R
R
R
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no longer sta-
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Driving safety systems
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in the situations descri-
when using snow chains
in deep snow
on sand or gravel
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Activate ESP as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle if
the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to
spin.
Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
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extended period with ESP
could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
page 173).
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deactivated:
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OFF warning lamp in the instru-
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activated:
® OFF warning lamp in the instru-
® is deactivated and one or more wheels
® warning lamp in the
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will not stabilize the vehicle.
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:
ESP ® no longer improves driving stability.
Engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin.
Traction control is still activated.
Active Brake Assist is no longer available; nor
is it activated if you brake firmly with assis-
tance from ESP ® .
STEER CONTROL is no longer active.
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ESP still provides support when you brake
firmly.
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will
deactivated. You
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via the on-
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