Mercedes-Benz 2009 C350 Sport Automobile User Manual


 
What to do if …
343
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
v
All models, except
C 63 AMG:
The yellow ESP
®
warning
lamp comes on while the
engine is running.
The ESP
®
has been switched off.
Risk of accident!
When the ESP
®
is switched off it
will not stabilize the vehicle if the
system recognizes that the
vehicle starts to skid or that a
wheel is spinning.
The cruise control is deactivated
and cannot be switched on.
X
Switch the ESP
®
back on.
Exceptions: (Y page 69).
X
If leaving the ESP
®
switched off, adapt your speed and driving to
the prevailing road and weather conditions.
X
If the ESP
®
cannot be switched back on: Have the system checked
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
v
C 63 AMG only:
The yellow ESP
®
warning
lamp comes on while the
engine is running.
ESP
®
SPORT is activated.
Risk of accident!
When ESP
®
SPORT is activated it
will only stabilize the vehicle to a
limited extent if the system
recognizes that the vehicle starts
to skid or that a wheel is spinning.
X
Switch the ESP
®
SPORT off (Y page 70).
The message ESP On appears in the multifunction display.
v
¯
C 63 AMG only:
The yellow ESP
®
warning
lamp and the yellow ESP
®
OFF warning lamp come
on while the engine is
running.
The ESP
®
has been switched off.
Risk of accident!
When the ESP
®
is switched off it
will not stabilize the vehicle if the
system recognizes that the
vehicle starts to skid or that a
wheel is spinning.
X
Switch the ESP
®
back on.
Exceptions: (Y page 70).
X
If leaving the ESP
®
switched off, adapt your speed and driving to
the prevailing road and weather conditions.
X
If the ESP
®
cannot be switched back on: Have the system checked
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Practical hints
Z