Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 69

Vehicles without 4MATIC: observe the notes
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on ESP ( page 297) when towing the vehi-
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cle with a raised rear axle.
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ESP is deactivated if the å warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up continu-
ously when the engine is running.
If the ÷ warning lamp and the å warn-
ing lamp are lit continuously, ESP
available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
( page 237) and display messages which
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may be shown in the instrument cluster
( page 209).
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Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP
properly.
Characteristics of ESP
General information
If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP
active.
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If ESP intervenes, the ÷ ESP
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
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If ESP intervenes:
Do not deactivate ESP
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stances.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
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necessary when pulling away.
Adapt your driving style to suit the prevail-
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ing road and weather conditions.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
stops moving. The engine starts automati-
cally when the driver wants to pull away again.
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ESP remains in its previously selected sta-
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tus. Example: if ESP
the engine was switched off, ESP
deactivated when the engine is switched on
again.
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is not
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function
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is automatically
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warning
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under any circum-
was deactivated before
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remains
Driving safety systems
Deactivating/activating ESP
AMG vehicles)
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 63).
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You can select between the following sta-
tuses of ESP:
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ESP is activated.
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ESP is deactivated.
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G WARNING
If you deactivate ESP
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
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Only deactivate ESP
bed in the following.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
lowing situations:
when using snow chains
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in deep snow
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on sand or gravel
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Activate ESP as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehi-
cle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel
starts to spin.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
Deactivating/activating ESP
You can activate and deactivate ESP
the on-board computer.
To deactivate: (
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
To activate: ( page 199).
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
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(except
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, ESP no longer sta-
in the situations descri-
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in the fol-
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will
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deactivated.
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using
page 199).
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