Mercedes-Benz 2009 CL-Class Operator's Manual page 73

you cannot activate the cruise control or
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the DISTRONIC Plus
the cruise control or the DISTRONIC Plus
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switch off if activated
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more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
warning lamp in the instrument
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cluster flashes. However, the ESP
then not stabilize the vehicle.
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With the engine running, press ESP
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until the ESP warning lamp
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instrument cluster comes on.
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The ESP is switched off.
G Warning!
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When the ESP warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road conditions and to the non-
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operating status of the ESP
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP
off. This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Switching off the ESP
G Warning!
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The ESP should not be switched off during
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normal driving.
Disabling of the system will result in the
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following:
no restriction to engine torque
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loss of system supported traction control
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in the
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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.
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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
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wheel is mounted.
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switched
When you switch off the ESP
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(CL 63 AMG only)
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when a spare
G Warning!
When the ESP
illuminated continuously, the ESP
switched off or is not operational due to a
Safety and security
Driving safety systems
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,
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the ESP does not stabilize the vehicle
the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin
the ETS will still apply the brakes to a
spinning wheel
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the ESP operates while you are braking
you cannot activate the cruise control or
the DISTRONIC Plus
the cruise control or the DISTRONIC Plus
switch off if activated
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When the ESP is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
warning lamp in the instrument
v
cluster flashes. However, the ESP
then not stabilize the vehicle.
With the engine running, press ESP
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until the ESP warning lamp
1
instrument cluster comes on.
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The ESP is switched off.
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warning lamp v is
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will
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switch
in the
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