Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 65)

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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
When you switch off the ESP ®
ț the ESP ® does not stabilize the vehicle
ț the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and
thus cut into surfaces for better grip
ț the electronic traction system will still
apply the brakes to a spinning wheel
ț the ESP ® continues to operate when
you are braking
ț you cannot activate the cruise control
ț the cruise control switches off if
currently activated
1 ESP ® off/on
̈ With the engine running, press ESP ®
switch 1 until the ESP ® warning
lamp v in the instrument cluster
comes on.
The ESP ® is switched off.
Switching on the ESP ®
̈ Press ESP ® switch 1.
The ESP ® warning lamp v in the in-
strument cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode with the ESP
® switched on.
Warning!
G
Switch on the ESP ® immediately if the afore-
mentioned circumstances do not apply any-
more. Otherwise the ESP ® will not stabilize
the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a
wheel is spinning.
i When the ESP ® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP ® warn-
ing lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes.
However, the ESP ® will then not stabilize the ve-
hicle.
Warning!
G
When the ESP ® warning lamp v is illumi-
nated continuously, the ESP ® is switched off
or is not operational due to a malfunction.
Vehicle stability in standard driving maneu-
vers reduces.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP ® .
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an ex-
tended period with the ESP ® switched off. This
may cause serious damage to the drivetrain
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim-
ited Warranty.