Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 97)

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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
When you switch off the ESP ®
ț the ESP ® does not stabilize the vehicle
ț the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and
thus cut into surfaces for better grip
ț the traction control will still apply the
brakes to a spinning wheel
ț the ESP ® continues to operate when
you are braking
ț you cannot activate the cruise control
or the Distronic*
ț the cruise control or Distronic* switch
off if currently activated
The switch is located on the center con-
sole.
1 ESP ® switch
̈ With the engine running, press ESP ®
switch 1 until the ESP ® warning
lamp v in the instrument cluster
comes on.
The ESP ® is switched off.
Warning!
G
Switch on the ESP ® immediately if the afore-
mentioned circumstances do not apply any-
more. Otherwise the ESP ® will not stabilize
the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a
wheel is spinning.
i When the ESP ® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP ® warn-
ing lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes.
However, the ESP ® will then not stabilize the ve-
hicle.
Warning!
G
When the ESP ® warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP ® is
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 prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP ® .
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an ex-
tended period with the ESP ® switched off. This
may cause serious damage to the drivetrain
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.