Mercedes-Benz 2007 CLK 350 Operator's Manual page 94

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The ESP switch is located on the center
console.
1 ESP
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switch
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.
Warning!
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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Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
® extended period with the ESP
may cause serious damage to the drivetrain
warning
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
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warning lamp v is
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is
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switched off. This
Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
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Switching off the ESP
(CLK 63 AMG only)
Warning!
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The ESP should not be switched off during
normal driving. Disabling of the system will
result in the following:
no restriction to engine torque
no differential brake support
loss of system supported traction
control
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"ESP Off" is designed for driving on closed
tracks when the vehicle's natural oversteer
and understeer characteristics are desired
and requires a highly skilled and
experienced driver able to handle these
critical driving situations.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Please be aware of these limits when you
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switch off the ESP .
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