Mercedes-Benz 2006 CL 500 Operator's Manual page 84

Warning!
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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
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The ca-
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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.
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Distronic* is switched off when the
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ESP engages.
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The ESP will only function properly if
you use wheels of the recommended
tire size ( page 410).
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Because of the ESP's
ation, the engine and ignition must be
shut off (SmartKey in starter switch
position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO*
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start/stop button in position 0 or 1)
when
the parking brake is being tested on
a brake test dynamometer
the vehicle is being towed with the
front/rear axle raised
Active braking action through the ESP
may otherwise seriously damage the
brake system.
For more information, see "Practical hints"
( page 332).
Switching off the ESP
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automatic oper-
Warning!
The ESP
normal driving other than in the circum-
stances described below. Disabling of the
system will reduce vehicle stability in stan-
dard driving maneuvers.
To improve the vehicle's traction, switch
off the ESP
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would be advantageous to have the drive
wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for
better grip such as:
when driving with snow chains
in deep snow
in sand or gravel
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Distronic* cannot be activated when
the ESP
Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
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should not be switched off during
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in driving situations where it
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has been switched off.
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