91 safety and security – Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2007 Owners Manual User Manual
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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
For more information, see the "Practical
hints" section (
Warning!
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Never switch off the ESP
®
when you see the
ESP
®
warning lamp
v flashing in the
instrument cluster. In this case, proceed as
follows:
ț
While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.
ț
While driving, ease upon the accelera-
tor.
ț
Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The ESP
®
cannot prevent accidents result-
ing from excessive speed.
Warning!
G
The ESP
®
cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase the traction afforded by the exist-
ing road and tire conditions. The ESP
®
cannot prevent accidents, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The
capabilities of an ESP
®
equipped vehicle
must never be exploited in a reckless or dan-
gerous manner which could jeopardize the
user’s safety or the safety of others.
!
Because the ESP
®
operates automatically,
the engine must be turned off (SmartKey in
starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button in position 0 or 1) when
ț
the parking brake is being tested on a brake
test dynamometer
ț
the vehicle is being towed with the front axle
raised
Active braking action through the ESP
®
may
otherwise seriously damage the brake system.
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The ESP
®
will only function properly if
you use wheels of the recommended tire
size (