Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Switching off ESP
Warning!
The switch is located on the center con-
sole.
ESP always operates when you are brak-
ing, even when it has been deactivated.
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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.
ESP should not be switched off during nor-
mal driving other than in the circumstances
described below. Disabling of the system
will reduce vehicle stability in standard driv-
ing maneuvers.
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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:
Warning!
1
2
ESP off
ESP on
When the ESP warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP is
switched off.
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Press upper half 1 of the switch. The
ESP warning lamp v, located in the
instrument cluster, comes on.
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starting out on slippery surfaces and in
deep snow in conjunction with snow
chains
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP.
ESP is deactivated.
If one or more wheels are spinning, the
ESP warning lamp v in the instrument
cluster flashes, regardless of the speed.
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sand or gravel
Switching on ESP
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Press lower half 2 of the switch.
Traction control brakes a spinning wheel
even when ESP is deactivated.
The ESP warning lamp v in the in-
strument cluster goes out. You are now
again in normal driving mode.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz CLK320, Mercedes-Benz CLK500, Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W209 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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