Mercedes-Benz 2006 CL 500 Operator's Manual page 85

Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
When you switch off the ESP
®
the ESP does not stabilize the vehicle
the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and
thus cut into surfaces for better grip
the traction control will still brake a
spinning wheel
®
the ESP continues to operate when
you are braking
i
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When the ESP is switched off and one
or more drive wheels are spinning, the
® warning lamp v in the instru-
ESP
ment cluster flashes. However, the
®
ESP will then not stabilize the vehicle.
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The switch is located on the upper part of
the center console.
1 ESP ®
on/off
Press ESP
warning lamp v in the speedometer
comes on.
The ESP
® switch 1 until the ESP ®
®
is switched off.
Warning!
®
warning lamp v is illumi-
When the ESP
®
nated continuously, the ESP
off.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
®
status of the ESP .
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP
switched off. This may cause serious
damage to the drivetrain which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
®
Switching on the ESP
® switch 1.
Press ESP
® warning lamp v in the in-
The ESP
strument cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
®
mode with the ESP switched on.
G
is switched
®