Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 68)

If you deactivate ESP ® :
R ESP ® no longer improves driving stability.
R
the engine's torque is no longer limited and
the drive wheels are able to spin. The
spinning of the wheels results in a cutting
action, which provides better grip.
R
traction control is still activated.
R ESP ® still provides support when you brake
firmly.
If ESP ® is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ä warning lamp in the
instrument cluster does not flash. In such
situations, ESP
® will not stabilize the vehicle.
X To deactivate: press button : until the
å warning lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster.
The message
ESC-OFF appears in the
multifunction display.
G
Warning
When the å ESP OFF warning lamp lights
up, ESP is switched off.
When the ä ESP warning lamp and the
å ESP OFF warning lamp are on
continuously, ESP is not operational due to a
malfunction.
When ESP is switched off or not operational,
the vehicle's stability during standard driving
maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
road conditions/weather conditions and to
the non-operating status of ESP.
! Avoid spinning a drive wheel for an
extended period with ESP switched off. This
could cause serious damage to the drive
train.
X To activate: briefly press button :.
The å warning lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. The message
ESC-ON
appears in the multifunction display.
EBD
G Warning
Observe "Important safety notes"
(
Y page 61).
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
G Warning!
If the EBD malfunctions, the brake system will
still function with full brake boost. However,
the rear wheels could lock up during
emergency braking situations, for example.
You could lose control of the vehicle and
cause an accident.
Adapt your driving style to the changed
driving characteristics.
Adaptive Brake
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In
addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE
BRAKE also features the hill start assist
function (
Y page 135). For further
information, see Driving tips ( Y page 152).
Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
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Anti-theft systems
Safety
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