2010 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 68

66 Anti-theft systems G Warning! i Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display (Y page 270) will refer to the ESP® as ESC. G Warning! When the ESP® warning lamp d and the ESP® OFF warning lamp å are illuminated continuously, the ESP® is switched off. Vehicle stability in standard driving maneuvers is reduced. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP®. Safety and security Switch on the 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. ESP® When you switch off the ESP®, Rthe Rthe ESP® will not stabilize the vehicle engine output is not limited, which allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip ETS will still apply the brakes to a spinning wheel continues to operate when you are braking hard cruise control cannot be activated cruise control switches off if activated ESP® Rthe Rthe Rthe Rthe ! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP® switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. X i When the ESP® is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP® warning lamp d in the instrument cluster does not flash. The ESP® will then not stabilize the vehicle. Switching on: With the engine running, press ESP® SPORT switch : briefly. The ESP® warning lamp d and the ESP® OFF warning lamp å in the instrument cluster go out. The message ESC-ON appears in the multifunction display. Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The engine can be started by anyone with a valid SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle. X Switching off: With the engine running, press ESP® SPORT switch : until the ESP® warning lamp d and the ESP OFF warning lamp åin the instrument cluster come on. The message ESC-OFF appears in the multifunction display. Activating X With SmartKey: Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. X With KEYLESS-GO: Turn off the engine and open the driver's door.