Ets/4Ets - Mercedes-Benz 2011 CL-Class Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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If ESP intervenes, the ÷ warning lamp
flashes in the instrument cluster.
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Warning
Under no circumstances should you
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deactivate ESP
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. Proceed as follows:
when driving off, apply as little throttle as
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possible.
while driving, ease up on the accelerator
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pedal.
adapt your speed to suit the prevailing road
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and weather conditions.
failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. ESP
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
! Vehicles without 4MATIC: switch the
ignition off when:
the electric parking brake is being tested
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using a brake dynamometer.
the vehicle is being towed with the front/
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rear axle raised.
Application of the brakes by ESP
otherwise destroy the brake system.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: switch off the
ignition when the electric parking brake is
being tested on a brake dynamometer.
Application of the brakes by ESP
otherwise destroy the brake system.
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Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP
properly.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
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Warning
Observe "Important safety notes"
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( page 61).
Traction control is part of ESP
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
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when the ÷ ESP
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cannot
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may
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may
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function
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pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
for example if the road surface is slippery on
one side. On vehicles with 4MATIC, more
drive torque is also transferred to the wheel
or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active if you
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deactivate ESP .
Activating/deactivating ESP
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Warning!
The ESP should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off the ESP when a spare wheel
is mounted.
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Warning
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CL 63 AMG: ESP should not be deactivated
during normal driving.
Deactivating the system results in the
following:
no restriction to the engine torque
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loss of system-supported traction control
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"ESP OFF" is designed for driving on closed
tracks when the vehicle's own oversteering
and understeering characteristics are desired
and requires an extremely qualified and
experienced driver who is able to handle
these critical driving situations.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
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 running.
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when the emergency