Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 345)

What to do if …
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Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
v All models, except
C 63 AMG:
The yellow ESP
® warning
lamp comes on while the
engine is running.
The ESP ® has been switched off.
Risk of accident!
When the ESP
® is switched off it
will not stabilize the vehicle if the
system recognizes that the
vehicle starts to skid or that a
wheel is spinning.
The cruise control is deactivated
and cannot be switched on.
X Switch the ESP ® back on.
Exceptions: ( Y page 69).
X If leaving the ESP ® switched off, adapt your speed and driving to
the prevailing road and weather conditions.
X If the ESP ® cannot be switched back on: Have the system checked
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
v C 63 AMG only:
The yellow ESP
® warning
lamp comes on while the
engine is running.
ESP ® SPORT is activated.
Risk of accident!
When ESP
® SPORT is activated it
will only stabilize the vehicle to a
limited extent if the system
recognizes that the vehicle starts
to skid or that a wheel is spinning.
X Switch the ESP ® SPORT off ( Y page 70).
The message ESP On appears in the multifunction display.
v
¯ C 63 AMG only:
The yellow ESP
® warning
lamp and the yellow ESP ®
OFF warning lamp come
on while the engine is
running.
The ESP ® has been switched off.
Risk of accident!
When the ESP
® is switched off it
will not stabilize the vehicle if the
system recognizes that the
vehicle starts to skid or that a
wheel is spinning.
X Switch the ESP ® back on.
Exceptions: ( Y page 70).
X If leaving the ESP ® switched off, adapt your speed and driving to
the prevailing road and weather conditions.
X If the ESP ® cannot be switched back on: Have the system checked
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Practical hints
Z