Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Switching off the ESP
Warning!
The switch is located on the center con-
sole.
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP switched
off. This may cause serious damage to
the drivetrain which is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
G
The ESP should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the circum-
stances described below. Disabling of the
system will reduce vehicle stability in stan-
dard driving maneuvers.
Warning!
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When the ESP warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP is
switched off.
To improve the vehicle's traction, turn off
the ESP in driving situations where it would
be advantageous to have the drive wheels
spin and thus cut into surfaces for better
grip such as:
1
ESP off/ on
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Press the ESP switch 1 until the ESP
warning lamp v in the speedometer
lights up.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP.
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starting out on slippery surfaces and in
deep snow in conjunction with snow
chains
ESP is deactivated.
Switching on the ESP
If one or more wheels are spinning, the
ESP warning lamp v in the speedome- ̈ Press the ESP switch 1.
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sand or gravel
ter flashes, regardless of the speed.
The ESP warning lamp v in the in-
strument cluster goes out. You are now
again in normal driving mode.
i
Distronic* cannot be activated when
ESP has been deactivated.
Traction control brakes a spinning wheel
even when ESP is deactivated.
ESP always operates when you are brak-
ing, even when it has been deactivated.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz CL500, Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz CL600, Mercedes-Benz W215 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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