Mercedes-Benz 2007 CLK 350 Operator's Manual page 93

Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Electronic traction system
The electronic traction system is a
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component of ESP .
The electronic traction system improves
the vehicle's ability to utilize available
traction, especially under slippery road
conditions by applying the brakes to a
spinning wheel.
Except CLK 63 AMG:
When you switch off the ESP
electronic traction system is still enabled.
Warning!
If you are driving too fast, the electronic
traction system cannot reduce the risk of an
accident.
The electronic traction system cannot pre-
vent the natural laws of physics from acting
on the vehicle.
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Switching off the ESP
Switching off the ESP
(except CLK 63 AMG)
Warning!
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The ESP should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the circum-
stances described below. Disabling of the
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, the
system will reduce vehicle stability in stan-
dard driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off the ESP
G
wheel is mounted.
To improve the vehicle's traction, switch
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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
in deep snow
in sand or gravel
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G
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when a spare
in driving situations where it
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Switch on the ESP immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore.
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 continues to operate when
you are braking
you cannot activate the cruise control
the cruise control switches off if
currently activated
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When the ESP is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
warning lamp v in the instrument cluster
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flashes. However, the ESP will then not
stabilize the vehicle.
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