Mercedes-Benz 2008 CL-Class Operator's Manual page 75

Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
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When you switch off the ESP
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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 apply the
brakes to a spinning wheel
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the ESP operates while you are
braking
you cannot activate the cruise control
or the Distronic*
the cruise control or Distronic* switch
off if currently activated
i
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When the ESP is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
ing lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes.
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However, the ESP will then not stabilize the
vehicle.
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1 ESP ®
off/on
With the engine running, press ESP
switch 1 until the ESP
lamp v in the instrument cluster
comes on.
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The ESP is switched off.
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warn-
Warning!
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When the ESP
illuminated continuously, the ESP
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers reduces.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP
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!
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warning
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an ex-
tended period with the ESP
may cause serious damage to the drivetrain
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Switching on the ESP
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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
G
warning lamp v is
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is
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.
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switched off. This
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switch 1.
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switched on.