Mercedes Benz 2004 c 320 Manual De Usuario

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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
For more information, see “Practical hints” 
(
page 281).
ESP
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) 
monitors the vehicle's traction (force of 
adhesive friction between the tires and the 
road surface) and handling.
The ESP recognizes when a wheel is 
spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By 
applying brakes to the appropriate wheel 
and by limiting 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 warning lamp
v in the 
speedometer flashes when the ESP is 
engaged.
The ESP warning lamp
v in the 
speedometer comes on when you turn the 
SmartKey in the starter switch to 
position 2. It goes out when the engine is 
running.
Warning!
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The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of 
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can 
it increase braking efficiency beyond that 
afforded by the condition of the vehicle 
brakes and tires or the traction. The BAS 
cannot prevent accidents, including those 
resulting from excessive speed in turns, 
following another vehicle too closely, or 
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and 
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The 
capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must 
never be exploited in a reckless or danger-
ous manner which could jeopardize the 
user’s safety or the safety of others.
Warning!
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Never switch off the ESP when you see the 
ESP warning lamp
v flashing in the 
speedometer. In this case, proceed as 
follows:
While driving off, apply as little throttle 
as possible.
While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor.
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.