Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Switching off the ESP
(CLS 63 AMG only)
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Please be aware of these limits when you
switch off the ESP®.
Warning!
When the ESP® warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP® is
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Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare
wheel is mounted.
Warning!
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
The ESP® should not be switched off during
normal driving. Disabling of the system will
result in the following:
When you switch off the ESP
®
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ț
the ESP does not stabilize the vehicle
®
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP®.
ț
ț
no restriction to engine torque
the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and
thus cut into surfaces for better grip
loss of system supported traction
control
“
ESP® OFF” is designed for driving on closed
ț
ț
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the traction control will still apply the
brakes to a spinning wheel
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an ex-
tended period with the ESP® switched off. This
may cause serious damage to the drivetrain
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
tracks when the natural oversteer and un-
dersteer characteristics are desired and re-
quires a highly skilled and experienced
driver able to handle these critical driving
situations.
the ESP operates while you are brak-
®
ing
you cannot activate the cruise control
or the Distronic*
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
the cruise control or Distronic* switch
off if currently activated
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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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