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

It may be best to deactivate ESP
following situations:
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
R
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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.
Deactivating/activating ESP
You can activate and deactivate ESP
the on-board computer.
To deactivate:( page 213).
X
Y
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
To activate: ( page 213).
X
Y
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Characteristics when ESP
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
®
situations, ESP will not stabilize the vehicle.
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If you deactivate ESP
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ESP no longer improves driving stability.
R
engine torque is no longer limited and the
R
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.
R
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ESP still provides support when you
R
brake.
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in the
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will
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using
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is deactivated
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warning lamp in
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Driving safety systems
Deactivating/activating ESP
vehicles)
Important safety notes
You can select between the following
statuses of ESP:
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R ESP is activated.
SPORT handling mode is activated.
R
®
ESP is deactivated.
R
G
WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is activated,
there is a greater risk of skidding and
accidents.
Only activate SPORT handling mode in the
situations described in the following.
G WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
described in the following.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
In the following situations, it may be better to
activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate
®
ESP :
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
R
on designated roads when the vehicle's
R
own oversteering and understeering
characteristics are desired
Driving in SPORT handling mode or without
®
ESP requires an extremely qualified and
experienced driver.
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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.
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(AMG
, ESP ® no longer
in the situations
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deactivated.
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will
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