Mercedes-Benz CLS Operator's Manual page 72

Driving safety systems
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Deactivating/activating ESP
vehicles)
Activating/deactivating SPORT handling
mode
G
WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is activated,
there is a greater risk of skidding and
accidents.
Only activate SPORT handling mode in the
situations described in the following.
To activate: briefly press button :.
X
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
The SPORT handling mode
appears in the multifunction display.
SPORT handling mode is designed for
driving on designated roads when the
vehicle's own oversteering and
understeering characteristics are desired.
Driving in SPORT handling mode requires
an extremely qualified and experienced
driver who is able to cope with these critical
driving conditions.
To deactivate: briefly press button :.
X
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
®
ESP is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
® It may be best to activate SPORT handling
(AMG
mode in the following situations:
when using snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
on sand or gravel
R
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. ESP
limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R ESP
limited degree.
traction control is still activated.
R
ESP
R
brake.
engine torque is only restricted to a limited
R
degree, and the drive wheels are able to
spin. The spinning wheels produce a
cutting effect for better traction.
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
message
the driver wants to pull away again. ESP
remains in its previously selected status. For
example, if ESP
engine was switched off, ESP
deactivated when the engine is switched on
again.
Deactivating/activating ESP
G
If you deactivate ESP
stabilizes the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP
described in the following.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
®
only stabilizes the vehicle to a
®
only improves driving stability to a
®
still provides support when you
®
was deactivated before the
WARNING
®
, ESP
®
in the situations
®
®
®
remains
®
®
no longer
®
deactivated.