Adaptive Brake - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual

To deactivate: press button : until the
X
®
å ESP OFF warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster.
The ÷OFF OFF message appears in the
multifunction display.
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Deactivate ESP when driving on
designated roads when the vehicle's own
oversteering and understeering
characteristics are desired. Driving without
®
ESP requires an extremely qualified and
experienced driver who is able to cope with
these critical driving conditions.
To activate: briefly press button :.
X
®
The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The
message appears in the multifunction
display.
®
ESP is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
the instrument cluster does not flash. In such
situations, ESP ® will not stabilize the vehicle.
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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If you deactivate ESP :
®
ESP no longer improves driving stability.
R
the engine's torque is no longer limited and
R
the drive wheels are able to spin. The
spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action, which provides better grip.
traction control is still activated.
R
PRE-SAFE
R
activated if you brake firmly and ESP
intervenes.
R PRE-SAFE
nor is it activated if you brake firmly and
ESP
ESP
R
firmly.
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
i
section (
G
If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can
still lock, e.g. under full braking. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified
÷ON ON
specialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (
display messages (
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
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warning lamp in
driving stability while braking.
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in the

ADAPTIVE BRAKE

ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In
addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE
BRAKE also has the HOLD function
( page 178) and hill start assist
Y
( page 144). For further information, see
Y
"Driving tips" (
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Driving safety systems
® is no longer available, nor is it
®
Brake is no longer available,
®
intervenes.
® still provides support when you brake
Observe the "Important safety notes"
page 62).
Y
WARNING
page 247) as well as
Y
page 220).
Y
page 162).
Y
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Z