Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon 2022 Owner's Manual page 232

The Brake Assist System (BAS) supports your
emergency braking situation with additional brake
force.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
activated:
BAS automatically boosts the brake pressure.
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BAS can shorten the braking distance.
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ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
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The brakes will function as usual once you release
the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
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Function of ESP
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP ® , ESP ®
vehicle stabilisation.
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ESP should only be deactivated in the
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following situations.
* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
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You could otherwise fail to recognise
dangers.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
tor and improve driving stability and traction in
the following situations within physical limits:
When pulling away on wet or slippery carriage-
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ways.
When braking.
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If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
by the driver, ESP
intervening in the following ways:
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One or more wheels are braked.
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The engine output is adapted according to the
cannot carry out
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situation.
When ESP
lamp lights up continuously:
Driving stability will no longer be improved.
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The drive wheels could spin.
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) can moni-
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can stabilise the vehicle by
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is deactivated, the å warning
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ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
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When ESP is deactivated, you are still assis-
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ted by ESP when braking.
When the ÷ warning lamp flashes, one or sev-
eral wheels has reached its grip limit:
Adapt your driving style to suit the current
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road and weather conditions.
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Do not deactivate ESP .
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Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as is
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necessary when pulling away.
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Deactivate ESP in the following situations to
improve traction:
When using snow chains.
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In deep snow.
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On sand or gravel.
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Spinning the wheels results in a cutting
action, which enhances traction.
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If the ÷ ESP warning lamp lights up continu-
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ously, ESP is not available due to a malfunction.