Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
ESP
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Warning!
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Warning!
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The Electronic Stability Program (ESP ) is
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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 af-
forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes
and tires or the traction afforded. The BAS
cannot prevent accidents, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, fol-
lowing another vehicle too closely, or hydro-
planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful
driver can prevent accidents. The capabili-
ties of a BAS equipped vehicle must never
be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user’s
safety or the safety of others.
operational as soon as the engine is run-
ning and monitors the vehicle’s traction
(force of adhesive friction between the
tires and the road surface) and handling.
Never switch off the ESP® when you see the
ESP® warning lamp v flashing in the in-
strument cluster. In this case proceed as fol-
lows:
The ESP
®
recognizes when a wheel is spin-
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While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
ning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By ap-
plying brakes to the appropriate wheel and
by limiting the 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
also stabilizes the vehicle during braking
maneuvers.
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 result-
ing from excessive speed.
The ESP warning lamp v in the instru-
®
®
ment cluster flashes when the ESP is en-
gaged.
For more information, see the “Practical
hints” (୴ page 328).
The ESP warning lamp v in the instru-
®
ment cluster comes on when you switch on
the ignition (୴ page 34). It goes out when
the engine is running.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz CL500, Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz CL600, Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W215 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
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