Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Electronic traction system
Switching off the ESP
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(except CL 63 AMG)
Warning!
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The electronic traction system is a compo-
nent of ESP .
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Switch on the ESP® immediately if the afore-
mentioned circumstances do not apply any-
more. Otherwise the ESP® will not stabilize
the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a
wheel is spinning.
Warning!
The electronic traction system improves
the vehicle’s ability to utilize available trac-
tion, especially under slippery road condi-
tions by applying the brakes to a spinning
wheel.
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.
When you switch off the ESP
®
When you switch off the ESP , the elec-
®
tronic traction system is still enabled.
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the ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle
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:
the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and
thus cut into surfaces for better grip
Warning!
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If you are driving too fast, the electronic
traction system cannot reduce the risk of an
accident.
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the electronic traction system will still
apply the brakes to a spinning wheel
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when driving with snow chains
in deep snow
the ESP continues to operate when
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you are braking
The electronic traction system cannot pre-
vent the natural laws of physics from acting
on the vehicle.
in sand or gravel
you cannot activate the cruise control
or the DISTRONIC Plus*
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz CL550, Mercedes-Benz CL600, Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W216 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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