Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Switching off the ESP
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i When the ESP® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP® warn-
ing lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes.
However, the ESP® will then not stabilize the ve-
Warning!
Switching off the ESP
(except CLS 63 AMG)
®
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.
hicle.
Warning!
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The switch is located on the center con-
sole.
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 driving
maneuvers.
When you switch off the ESP
®
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the ESP does not stabilize the vehicle
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the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and
thus cut into surfaces for better grip
Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare
wheel is mounted.
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ț
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the traction control will still apply the
brakes to a spinning wheel
To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch
®
off the ESP in driving situations where it
would be advantageous to have drive
wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for
better grip such as:
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ESP switch
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the ESP continues to operate when
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you are braking
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With the engine running, press ESP
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switch 1 until the ESP warning
lamp v in the instrument cluster
comes on.
you cannot activate the cruise control
or the Distronic*
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ț
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when driving with snow chains
in deep snow
the cruise control or Distronic* switch
off if currently activated
The ESP is switched off.
®
in sand or gravel
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W219 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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