Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible 2021 Operator's Manual page 156

154 Driving and parking
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Activating/deactivating ESP (Electronic Sta‐
bility Program)
Multimedia system:
Vehicle k Assistance
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Mercedes‑AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may not recog‐
nize dangers.
Activate O or deactivate ª the function.
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ESP is deactivated if the å ESP
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
cluster.
Observe the information on warning lamps and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster.
Function of EBD
Electronic Breakforce Distribution (EBD) is char‐
acterized by the following:
Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure
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on the rear wheels.
Improved driving stability when braking,
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especially on bends.
Function of STEER CONTROL
ESP
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STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in
the direction required for vehicle stabilization.
This steering recommendation is given in the fol‐
lowing situations:
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OFF warn‐
Both right wheels or both left wheels are on
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a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake
The vehicle starts to skid
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System limits
STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not
function in the following situations:
ESP ® is deactivated.
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ESP is malfunctioning.
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The steering is malfunctioning.
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If ESP ® is malfunctioning, you will be assisted
further by the electric power steering.
HOLD function
HOLD function
The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a stand‐
still without requiring you to depress the brake
pedal, e.g. while waiting in traffic.
The HOLD function is only an aid. The responsi‐
bility for the vehicle safely standing still remains
with the driver.
System limits
The HOLD function is only intended to provide
assistance when driving and is not a sufficient
means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling
away when stationary.
The incline must not be greater than 30%.
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