Ets (Electronic Traction System) - Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLK-Class Operator's Manual

system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
®
! The ESP will only function properly if you
use wheels of the recommended tire size
as specified in the "Technical data" section
of this Operator's Manual.
i The cruise control switches off
automatically when the ESP
Electronic Traction System (ETS)
G Observe Safety notes, see
page 64.
The ETS (Electronic Traction System) is a
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component of the ESP . The ETS improves
the vehicle's ability to utilize available
traction, especially under slippery road
conditions by applying the brakes to a
spinning wheel.
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When you switch off the ESP
enabled.
Switching off the ESP
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engages.
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ESP switch
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Switching off the ESP
CLK 63 AMG)
G Warning!
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The ESP should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
, the ETS is still
driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off the ESP
wheel is mounted.
® To improve the vehicle's traction, switch off
the ESP
would be advantageous to have the drive
wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for
better grip such as:
when driving with snow chains
R
in deep snow
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in sand or gravel
R
G Warning!
Switch on the ESP
aforementioned circumstances do not
apply anymore. Otherwise the ESP
® stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to
(except
skid or a wheel is spinning.
When you switch off the ESP
the ESP
R
the engine output is not limited, which
R
allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut
into surfaces for better grip
® the ETS will still apply the brakes to a
when a spare
R
spinning wheel
the ESP
R
are braking
you cannot activate the cruise control
R
the cruise control switches off if activated
R
Safety and security
Driving safety systems
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in driving situations in which it
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immediately if the
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will not
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,
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does not stabilize the vehicle
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continues to operate when you
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