Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 69

workshop. You could otherwise damage
the drive train or the brake system.
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ESP is deactivated if the å warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up
continuously when the engine is running.
If the ÷ warning lamp and the å
warning lamp are lit continuously, ESP
available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
( page 246) and display messages which
Y
may be shown in the instrument cluster
( page 217).
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Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP
properly.
Characteristics of ESP
General information
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ESP is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
If ESP ® intervenes, the ÷ ESP
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
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If ESP intervenes:
Do not deactivate ESP
X
circumstances.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far
X
as necessary when pulling away.
Adapt your driving style to suit the
X
prevailing road and weather conditions.
Vehicles with the 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
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away again. ESP remains in its previously
selected status. Example: if ESP
deactivated before the engine was switched
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off, ESP remains deactivated when the
engine is switched on again.
Deactivating/activating ESP
AMG vehicles)
Important safety notes
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You can select between the following
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is not
statuses of ESP:
R
R
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If you deactivate ESP
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
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function
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP
described in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
following situations:
R
R
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R
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under any
Deactivating/activating ESP
You can activate and deactivate ESP
the on-board computer.
X
X
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Characteristics when ESP
If ESP
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
situations, ESP
Driving safety systems
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 64).
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ESP is activated.
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ESP is deactivated.
WARNING
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, ESP
® in the situations
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.
To deactivate:( page 207).
Y
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
To activate: ( page 207).
Y
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
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is deactivated and one or more wheels
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will not stabilize the vehicle.
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(except
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no longer
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in the
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using
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is deactivated
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warning lamp in
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