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 (୴ page 345) and
Warning!
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(
୴ page 363).
!
The ESP® will only function properly if you
use wheels of the recommended tire size
୴ 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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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz CLS550, Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W219 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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