Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 63)

When you switch off the ESP ® ,
R the ESP ® does not stabilize the vehicle
R
the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut
into surfaces for better grip
R the ETS will still apply the brakes to a
spinning wheel
R the ESP ® continues to operate when you
are braking
R the cruise control or the Distronic system
cannot be activated
R
the cruise control or the Distronic system
switch off if activated
i When the ESP ® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP ®
warning lamp d in the instrument
cluster flashes. However, the ESP
® will
then not stabilize the vehicle.
X With the engine running, press ESP ®
switch : until the ESP ® warning lamp
d in the instrument cluster comes on.
The ESP
® is switched off.
G
Warning!
When the ESP ® warning lamp d 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 prevailing
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.
Switching off the ESP ® (CLS 63 AMG only)
G
Warning!
The ESP ® should not be switched off during
normal driving.
Disabling of the system will result in the
following:
R no restriction to engine torque
R loss of system-supported traction control
“ESP ® OFF” is designed for driving on closed
tracks when the vehicle’s natural oversteer
and understeer characteristics are desired
and requires a highly skilled and experienced
driver able to handle these critical driving
situations.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Please be aware of these limits when you
switch off the ESP
® .
Do not switch off the ESP ® when a spare
wheel is mounted.
When you switch off the ESP ® ,
R the ESP ® does not stabilize the vehicle
R
the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin
R
the ETS will still apply the brakes to a
spinning wheel
R the ESP ® operates while you are braking
R
the cruise control or the Distronic system
cannot be activated
R the cruise control or the Distronic system
switch off if currently activated
i When the ESP ® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP ®
warning lamp d in the instrument
cluster flashes. However, the ESP
® will
then not stabilize the vehicle.
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