2010 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 64
2010 Mercedes C-Class Manual
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62 Driving safety systems When you release the brake pedal, the brakes function again as normal. The BAS is then deactivated. ESP® G Observe Safety notes, see page 60. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) is operational as soon as the engine is running. It monitors the vehicle's traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling. The ESP® recognizes that the vehicle deviates from the direction of travel as intended by the driver. By applying brakes to individual wheels and by limiting the engine output, the ESP® works to stabilize the vehicle. The ESP® is especially useful while driving off and on wet or slippery road surfaces. The ESP® also stabilizes the vehicle during braking and steering maneuvers. The ESP® warning lamp d in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition. It goes out when the engine is running. The ESP® warning lamp d in the instrument cluster flashes when the ESP® is engaged. Never switch off the ESP® when you see the ESP® warning lamp d flashing in the instrument cluster. In this case proceed as follows: RWhen RWhile G Warning! Safety and security If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system still functions, but without the additional brake boost available that the BAS would normally provide in an emergency braking maneuver. Therefore, the braking distance may increase. Adaptive Brake Adaptive Brake provides a high level of braking safety as well as increased braking comfort. Adaptive Brake takes driver and vehicle characteristics into consideration, thus achieving an optimal braking effect. In addiditon, Adaptive Brake provides the hillstart assist system (Y page 183). For more information on the brake system, see (Y page 255). EBP G Observe Safety notes, see page 60. The Electronic Brake Proportioning (EBP) enhances braking effectiveness by allowing the rear brakes to supply a greater proportion of the braking effort in straight-line braking without a loss of vehicle stability. G Warning! If the EBP 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. G Warning! driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal. RAdapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions. Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP® cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed. i Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display (Y page 270) will refer to the ESP® as ESC.