Mercedes-Benz C 220 1996, Owner'S Manual

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ASR control switch located in
center console
ASR Control Switch
To improve the vehicle’s traction
when driving with snow chains, or
starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, press the upper half of the
ASR switch. The ASR warning
lamp, located in the speedometer
dial, is continuously illuminated.
With the ASR system switched off,
the engine torque reduction
feature is cancelled. Therefore, the
enhanced vehicle stability offered
by ASR is unavailable.
Adapt your speed and driving to
the prevailing road conditions.
A portion of the ASR system re­
mains active, even with the switch
in the OFF position.
If one drive wheel loses traction
and begins to spin, the brake is
applied until the wheel regains
sufficient traction. The traction
control engages at vehicle speeds
up to approximately 24 mph
(40 km/h), and switches off at
50 mph (80 km/h).
The ASR warning lamp, located in
the speedometer dial, starts to
flash at any vehicle speed as soon
as the tires lose traction and the
wheels begin to spin.
To switch off: press lower half of
the switch (the ASR warning lamp
in the speedometer dial goes out).
Important!
If the ASR warning lamp flashes:
• during take-off, apply as little
throttle as possible,
• while driving, ease up on the
accelerator.
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