traction control MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG 2006 W203 Owner's Manual

MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG 2006 W203 Owner's Manual C55AMG 2006 W203 MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES-BENZ https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/4/3462/w960_3462-0.png MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG 2006 W203 Owner's Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG 2006 W203 Owners Manual Contents
Loading ..............................................  248
Roof rack* ....................................  248
Ski sack (Canada only) .................  249
Split rear bench seat ..........

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MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG 2006 W203 Owners Manual 86 Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Switching off the ESP®
To improve the vehicle’s traction, turn off 
the ESP® in driving situations where it 
would be advantageous to have the drive

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MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG 2006 W203 Owners Manual 161 Controls in detail
Automatic transmission
Automatic shift program
The program mode selector switch is 
located on the lower part of the center 
console.
1Program mode selector switch
M  Manual For

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MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG 2006 W203 Owners Manual 197 Controls in detail
Audio system
Audio system
Audio and telephone, operation
These instructions are intended to help 
you become familiar with your 
Mercedes-Benz audio system. They con-
tain usef

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MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG 2006 W203 Owners Manual 215 Controls in detail
Audio system
General notes
The system may not be able to play audio 
CDs with copy protection.
Playing copied CDs may cause 
malfunctions during playback.Do not use CDs with an

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MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG 2006 W203 Owners Manual 245 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Driving systems
The driving system of your vehicle is 
described on the following pages:
Cruise control, with which the vehicle 
can maintain a preset speed.
F

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MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG 2006 W203 Owners Manual 287 Operation
Driving instructions
Hydroplaning
Depending on the depth of the water layer 
on the road, hydroplaning may occur, even 
at low speeds and with new tires. Reduce 
vehicle speed, avoid tra

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MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG 2006 W203 Owners Manual 329 Operation
Tires and wheels
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 
(U.S. vehicles)
Tire manufacturers are required to grade 
tires based on three performance 
factors: treadwear, traction and 
tem

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MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG 2006 W203 Owners Manual 330 Operation
Tires and wheels
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to low-
est, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades rep-
resent the tire’s ability to stop on wet 
pavement as measured under con

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MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG 2006 W203 Owners Manual 354 Practical hints
What to do if …
ProblemPossible cause/consequenceSuggested solution
vThe yellow ESP® warning lamp 
comes on while driving.The ESP® is deactivated.
Risk of accident!
Adapt your