Mercedes-benz 2003 C-Class User Manual download pdf (Page 76)

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Safety and Security

Driving safety systems

More information can be found in the

“Practical hints” section (

컄 page 256).

Switching off the ESP

To improve the vehicle's traction, turn off

the ESP in driving situations where it would

be advantageous to have the drive wheels

spin and thus cut into surfaces for better

grip such as:

앫 starting out on slippery surfaces and in

deep snow in conjunction with snow

chains

앫 in sand or gravel

Warning! G

The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of

physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can

it increase the traction afforded. The ESP

cannot prevent accidents, including those

resulting from excessive speed in turns, fol-

lowing another vehicle too closely, or hydro-

planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful

driver can prevent accidents. The capabili-

ties of a ESP equipped vehicle must never be

exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner

which could jeopardize the user’s safety or

the safety of others.

!

Because of the ESP‘s automatic opera-

tion, the engine must be shut off (key in

starter switch position 0 or 1) when

앫 the parking brake is being tested on

a brake test dynamometer

앫 the vehicle is being towed with the

front axle raised

Active braking action through the ESP

may otherwise seriously damage the

rear axle brake system.

The ESP will only function properly if

you use wheels of the recommended

tire size.

Warning! G

The ESP should not be switched off during

normal driving other than in the circum-

stances described below. Disabling of the

system will reduce vehicle stability in stan-

dard driving maneuvers.

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