Mercedes-Benz 2008 CL-Class Operator's Manual page 74

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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.
1 ESP ®
off/on
® switch 1 until the ESP
Press ESP
warning lamp v in the instrument
cluster comes on.
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The ESP is switched off.
Warning!
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warn-
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warning lamp v is illumi-
When the ESP
nated continuously, the ESP
off.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
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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
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
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Driving safety systems
Switching off the ESP
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(CL 63 AMG only)
Warning!
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is switched
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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
loss of system supported traction
control
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switched off. This
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"ESP OFF" is designed for driving on closed
tracks when the natural oversteer and un-
dersteer characteristics are desired and re-
quires 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
switch off the ESP
Do not switch off the ESP
wheel is mounted.
Safety and Security
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when a spare
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