2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 CLS63 AMG Owners Manual

Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Electronic traction system
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!
Because the ESP® operates automatically,
Warning!
the engine and the ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* in position 0
or 1) when:
The electronic traction system is a
®
component of ESP  .
The ESP® cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase the traction afforded. The ESP®
cannot prevent accidents, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
The electronic traction system improves
the vehicle’s ability to utilize available
traction, especially under slippery road
conditions by applying the brakes to a
spinning wheel.
ț
the parking brake is being tested on a brake
test dynamometer
ț
the vehicle is being towed with the front axle
raised
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The ca-
pabilities of an ESP® equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or danger-
ous manner which could jeopardize the us-
er’s safety or the safety of others.
Active braking action through the ESP® may oth-
erwise seriously damage the brake system.
Except CLS 63 AMG:
®
When you switch off the ESP  , the
electronic traction system is still enabled.
For more information, see the “Practical
hints” section (page 345) and
Warning!
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(
page 363).
!
The ESP® will only function properly if you
use wheels of the recommended tire size
page 438).
If you are driving too fast, the electronic
traction system cannot reduce the risk of an
accident.
(
The electronic traction system cannot pre-
vent the natural laws of physics from acting
on the vehicle.
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CategoriesMercedes-Benz CLS-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals
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Model Year2008
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