Mercedes-Benz CL2012 Operator's Manual page 67

Beware of these limits if you deactivate
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ESP .
Do not deactivate ESP
or spare wheel is mounted.
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ESP is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
i Vehicles with ECO start/stop function:
the ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
comes to a stop. The engine starts
automatically when the driver wants to pull
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away again. ESP remains in its previously
selected status. Example: if ESP
deactivated before the engine was
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switched off, ESP
when the engine is switched on again.
It may be best to deactivate ESP
following situations:
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
R
G
WARNING
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Switch on ESP immediately if one of the
previously stated conditions is no longer met.
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Otherwise, ESP cannot stabilize the vehicle
if it begins to lurch or when a wheel spins.
When you deactivate ESP
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ESP no longer improves driving stability.
R
the engine's torque is no longer limited and
R
the drive wheels can spin. The spinning of
the wheels results in a cutting action, which
provides better grip.
traction control is still activated.
R
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ESP still provides support when you
R
brake.
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
the instrument cluster flashes. In such
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situations, ESP will not stabilize the vehicle.
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when the emergency
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was
remains deactivated
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in the
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:
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warning lamp in
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Driving safety systems
X
To deactivate:( Y page 342).
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
G
WARNING
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When the å ESP
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ESP is deactivated.
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If the ÷ ESP warning lamp and the
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å ESP OFF warning lamp remain lit,
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ESP is not available due to a malfunction.
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When ESP is deactivated or not operational,
vehicle stability in standard driving
maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
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status of the ESP .
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
X
To activate:( Y
page 342).
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 61).
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
G
WARNING
If EBD has malfunctioned, the braking system
remains available with full brake boosting
effect. However, the rear wheels can still lock,
e.g. under full braking. This could cause you
to lose control of your vehicle and cause an
accident. You should therefore adapt your
driving style to the different handling
characteristics.
OFF warning lamp is lit,
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deactivated.
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