Mercedes Benz 2004 c 240 User Manual

Models with all-wheel-drive only.

The 4MATIC improves vehicle’s ability to 
use available traction, e.g. during winter 
operation in mountains under snowy 
conditions, by applying power to all four 
wheels.

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If you see the ESP warning lamp

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ing in the speedometer, proceed as follows:

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While driving off, apply as little throttle 
as possible

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While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor

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Adapt 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.

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Do not tow with one axle raised.

Otherwise the transfer case can be 
damaged, which is not covered by the 
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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Performance testing must only be con-
ducted on a two-axle dynamometer.

Otherwise the transfer case can be 
damaged, which is not covered by the 
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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Because of the ESP’s automatic 
operation, the engine must be shut off 
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 
or 1) when the parking brake is being 
tested on a brake test dynamometer

Active braking action through ESP may 
otherwise seriously damage the front 
or rear axle brake system.

Operational tests with the engine 
running can only be conducted on a 
two-axle dynamometer.