Safety and security
Driving safety systems
Because the ESP® operates automatically, i The cruise control switches off
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare
wheel is mounted.
the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or
automatically when the ESP® engages.
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or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in
Electronic Traction System
(ETS/4-ETS)
position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is
being tested on a brake test dynamometer.
Active braking action through the ESP®
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off
the ESP® in driving situations in which it
would be advantageous to have the drive
wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for
better grip such as:
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Observe Safety notes, see
page 66.
The ETS (Electronic Traction System) and
4-ETS
(four-wheel Electronic Traction
System, vehicles with 4MATIC only) are
Rwhen driving with snow chains
!
Vehicles without 4MATIC:
components of the ESP®. The ETS/4-ETS
Rin deep snow
Because the ESP® operates automatically,
the engine and ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or
improves the vehicle’s ability to utilize
available traction, especially under slippery
road conditions by applying the brakes to a
spinning wheel. Vehicles with 4MATIC also
transfer more power to the wheel(s) with
traction.
Rin sand or gravel
G Warning!
Switch on the ESP® immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not
apply anymore. Otherwise the ESP® will not
stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to
skid or a wheel is spinning.
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position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is
or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in
being tested on a brake test dynamometer
or the vehicle is being towed with the front When you switch off the ESP®, the
axle raised.
ETS/4-ETS is still enabled.
Active braking action through the ESP®
may otherwise seriously damage the brake Switching the ESP® off or on (except
When you switch off the ESP®,
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
C 63 AMG)
Rthe ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle
G Warning!
Rthe engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut
into surfaces for better grip
!
The ESP® will only function properly if you
The ESP® should not be switched off during
use wheels of the recommended tire size
as specified in the “Technical data” section
of this Operator’s Manual.
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
Rthe ETS will still apply the brakes to a
spinning wheel
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz C250, Mercedes-Benz C300, Mercedes-Benz C350, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W204 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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