Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLK-Class Operator's Manual page 70

Safety and security
Driving safety systems
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i 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.
X
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.
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-
®
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.
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Switching off the ESP
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G Warning!
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The ESP should not be switched off during
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will
normal driving.
Disabling of the system will result in the
following:
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switch
in the
v
no restriction to engine torque
R
loss of system supported traction control
R
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"ESP OFF" is designed for driving on
closed tracks when the vehicle's natural
oversteer and understeer characteristics
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is
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
.
switch off the ESP
Do not switch off the ESP
wheel is mounted.
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switched
When you switch off the ESP
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the ESP
R
the engine output is not limited, which
R
allows the drive wheels to spin
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(CLK 63 AMG only)
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.
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when a spare
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,
does not stabilize the vehicle
the ETS will still apply the brakes to a
R
spinning wheel
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the ESP operates while you are braking
R
you cannot activate the cruise control
R
the cruise control switches off if currently
R
activated
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i 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.
X
With the engine running, press ESP
®
until the ESP warning lamp
1
instrument cluster comes on.
®
The ESP is switched off.
G Warning!
®
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-
®
operating status of the ESP
®
®
will
®
switch
in the
v
®
is
.