Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe Operator's Manual page 222

ESP control switch
ESP control switch located on center console.
To switch ESP off, press upper half of the switch.
ESP warning lamp v, located in speedometer dial,
comes on.
To switch ESP on again, press lower half of the switch.
ESP warning lamp v, located in speedometer dial,
goes out.
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To improve the vehicle's traction when driving with
snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel,
switch off ESP by pressing the upper half of the ESP
switch. The ESP warning lamp v, located in the
speedometer dial, is continuously illuminated.
Warning!
When the ESP warning lamp is illuminated
continuously, the ESP is switched off.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road
conditions.
With the ESP system switched off, the engine torque
reduction feature is cancelled. Therefore, the enhanced
vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavailable.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road
conditions.
A portion of the ESP system remains active, even with
the switch in the OFF position.
If one drive wheel loses traction and begins to spin, the
brake is applied until the wheel regains sufficient
traction. The traction control engages at vehicle speeds
up to approximately 24 mph (40 km/h), and switches off
at 50 mph (80 km/h).
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