Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 90)

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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Switching on the ESP ®
̈ Press ESP ® button 1.
The ABS/ESP ® warning lamp v in
the instrument cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode with ESP
® switched on.
Electro-hydraulic brake system
The electro-hydraulic brake system com-
bines a hydraulic brake circuit with elec-
tronically controlled brake servo
assistance. You have increased braking
safety and improved braking comfort.
Warning!
G
When the ABS/ESP ® warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP ® is
switched off.
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
extended period with the ESP
®
switched off. This may cause serious
damage to the drivetrain which is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Warning!
G
Never ignore a brake malfunction indicated
in the speedometer display, for example by
the ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only)
warning lamp. Refer to the “Practical hints”
section ( ୴ page 354). Also read and ob-
serve the messages in the multifunction dis-
play ( ୴ page 363).