Mercedes-Benz 2004 C 320 Sport User Manual
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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
The switch is located on the center
console.
1 ESP off
2 ESP on
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Press upper switch position 1.
The ESP warning lamp
v in the
speedometer comes on.
The ESP is deactivated.
If one or more drive wheels are spinning,
the ESP warning lamp
v in the speed-
ometer flashes, regardless of the speed.
Traction control brakes a spinning wheel
even when the ESP is deactivated.
The ESP always operates when you are
braking, even when it has been deacti-
vated.
Switching on the ESP
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Press lower switch position 2.
The ESP warning lamp
v in the
speedometer goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode.
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP switched
off. This may cause serious damage to
the drive train which is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Warning!
G
When the ESP warning lamp
v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP is
switched off.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP.