Mercedes-Benz 2013 C Class Sedan - Manual (Page 71)

Characteristics of activated SPORT
handling mode
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP
®
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. ESP
® only stabilizes the vehicle to a
limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R ESP ® only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
R
traction control is still activated.
R
the engine's torque is restricted to a limited
degree and the drive wheels can spin in a
controlled manner. The spinning of the
wheels results in a cutting action, which
provides better grip.
R ESP ® still provides support when you
brake.
Characteristics when ESP ® is deactivated
If ESP ® is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP ® warning lamp in
the instrument cluster does not flash. In such
situations, ESP
® will not stabilize the vehicle.
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 without
restriction. The spinning of the wheels
results in a cutting action, which provides
better grip.
R
traction control is still activated.
R PRE-SAFE ® is no longer available; nor is it
activated if you brake with assistance from
ESP
® .
R PRE-SAFE ® Brake is no longer available;
nor is it activated if you brake with
assistance from ESP
® .
R ESP ® still provides support when you
brake.
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 64).
G
WARNING
If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can
still lock, e.g. under full braking. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (
Y page 244) as well as
display messages ( Y page 218).
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In
addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE
BRAKE also has the HOLD function
(
Y page 176) and hill start assist
( Y page 144). For further information, see
"Driving tips" ( Y page 162).
PRE-SAFE ® Brake
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 64).
PRE-SAFE ® Brake is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
If PRE-SAFE
® Brake is to aid you, the radar
sensor system must be:
R
activated ( Y page 211)
R
operational
With the help of the radar sensor system,
PRE-SAFE
® Brake can detect obstacles that
are in front of your vehicle for an extended
period of time.
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