Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Four wheel electronic traction system
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Because of the ESP ’s automatic
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
(4MATIC) with the ESP
®
operation, the engine must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0
or 1) when the parking brake is being
tested on a brake test dynamometer.
Models with all-wheel-drive only.
The ESP® cannot prevent accidents result-
ing from excessive speed.
The 4MATIC improves vehicle’s ability to
use available traction, e.g. during winter
operation in mountains under snowy
conditions, by applying power to all four
wheels.
!
Do not tow with one axle raised.
Active braking action through ESP
®
may otherwise seriously damage the
front or rear axle brake system.
Otherwise the transfer case can be
damaged, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Warning!
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Operational tests with the engine
running can only be conducted on a
two-axle dynamometer.
If you see the ESP® warning lamp v
flashing in the speedometer, proceed as fol-
lows:
!
Performance testing must only be con-
ducted on a two-axle dynamometer.
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At highly demanding operating condi-
tions, the electronic traction system
may temporarily switch off to prevent
overheating of the drive wheel brakes.
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While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible
Otherwise the transfer case can be
damaged, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor
Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions
See Operator’s Manual will then
appear in the multifunction display
while the ESP warning lamp v is
®
®
flashing. The ESP is still functioning
normally.
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz C230, Mercedes-Benz C280, Mercedes-Benz C350, Mercedes-benz W203 |
Model Year | 2006 |
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