Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 63

When SPORT handling mode is activated:
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ESP only improves driving stability to a
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limited degree.
the engine's torque is restricted only to a
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limited degree and the drive wheels can
spin. The spinning of the wheels results in
a cutting action, which provides better grip.
traction control is still activated.
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ESP still provides support when you brake
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firmly.
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
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flashes. ESP only stabilizes the vehicle to a
limited degree.
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To activate: briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
SPORT handling mode
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appears in the multifunction display.
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To deactivate: briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
Activating/deactivating ESP
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WARNING
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The ESP should not be switched off during
normal driving.
Disabling of the system will result in the
following:
no restriction to engine torque
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loss of system-supported traction control
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"ESP
tracks when the vehicle's natural oversteer
and understeer characteristics are desired
and requires a highly skilled and experienced
driver able to handle these critical driving
situations.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Please be aware of these limits when you
switch off the ESP
Do not switch off the ESP
wheel is mounted.
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ESP
engine is started.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
following situations:
when using snow chains
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in deep snow
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on sand or gravel
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Switch on ESP
previously stated conditions is no longer met.
Otherwise, ESP
if it begins to lurch or when a wheel spins.
If you deactivate ESP
ESP
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message
the engine's torque is no longer limited and
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the drive wheels are able to spin. The
spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action, which provides better grip.
traction control is still activated.
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PRE-SAFE
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nor is it activated if you brake firmly and
ESP
ESP
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firmly.
If ESP
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
the instrument cluster does not flash. In such
situations, ESP
Driving safety systems
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OFF" is designed for driving on closed
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.
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is activated automatically when the
WARNING
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immediately if one of the
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cannot stabilize the vehicle
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:
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no longer improves driving stability.
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Brake is no longer available,
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intervenes.
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still provides support when you brake
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is deactivated and one or more wheels
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will not stabilize the vehicle.
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when a spare
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in the
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warning lamp in
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