Mercedes-Benz 2009 C-Class Operator's Manual page 72

Safety and security
Driving safety systems
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the ESP continues to operate when you
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are braking
you cannot activate the cruise control
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the cruise control switches off if activated
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i When the ESP is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
warning lamp in the instrument
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cluster flashes. However, the ESP
then not stabilize the vehicle.
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ESP switch
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Switching off: With the engine running,
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press ESP switch until the ESP
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warning lamp in the instrument
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cluster comes on.
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The ESP is switched off.
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G Warning!
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When the ESP warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
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Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road conditions and to the non-
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will
operating status of the ESP
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Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP
off. This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Switching on: Press ESP
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the ESP warning lamp
instrument cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving mode
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with the ESP switched on.
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Switching ESP
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is
G Warning!
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ESP SPORT should not be switched on
during normal driving.
Switching ESP
following:
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no restriction to engine torque
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system supported traction control is
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limited
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ESP SPORT is designed for driving on
closed tracks when the vehicle's natural
oversteer and understeer characteristics
are desired and requires a highly skilled and
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switch until
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experienced driver able to handle these
in the critical driving situations.
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You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Please be aware of these limits when you
switch on ESP
Do not switch on ESP
wheel is mounted.
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SPORT on or off
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SPORT on will result in the
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SPORT.
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SPORT when a spare