Mercedes-Benz 2009 C-Class Operator's Manual page 345

Problem
v All models, except
C 63 AMG:
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The yellow ESP warning
lamp comes on while the
engine is running.
v C 63 AMG only:
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The yellow ESP warning
lamp comes on while the
engine is running.
C 63 AMG only:
v
¯
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The yellow ESP warning
lamp and the yellow ESP
OFF warning lamp come
on while the engine is
running.
Possible cause/consequence
®
The ESP has been switched off.
Risk of accident!
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When the ESP is switched off it
will not stabilize the vehicle if the
system recognizes that the
vehicle starts to skid or that a
wheel is spinning.
The cruise control is deactivated
and cannot be switched on.
®
ESP SPORT is activated.
Risk of accident!
®
When ESP SPORT is activated it
will only stabilize the vehicle to a
limited extent if the system
recognizes that the vehicle starts
to skid or that a wheel is spinning.
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The ESP has been switched off.
Risk of accident!
®
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When the ESP is switched off it
will not stabilize the vehicle if the
system recognizes that the
vehicle starts to skid or that a
wheel is spinning.
Suggested solutions
X
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Switch the ESP back on.
Exceptions: ( Y page 69).
X
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If leaving the ESP switched off, adapt your speed and driving to
the prevailing road and weather conditions.
X
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If the ESP cannot be switched back on: Have the system checked
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
X
®
Switch the ESP SPORT off (
The message ESP On appears in the multifunction display.
X
®
Switch the ESP back on.
Y
Exceptions: ( page 70).
X
®
If leaving the ESP switched off, adapt your speed and driving to
the prevailing road and weather conditions.
X
®
If the ESP cannot be switched back on: Have the system checked
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Practical hints
What to do if ...
Y page 70).
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