Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 96)

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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
The ESP ® switch is located on the center
console.
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.
Switching off the ESP ®
(CLK 63 AMG only)
i When the ESP ® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP ®
warning lamp v in the instrument cluster
flashes. However, the ESP ® will then not
stabilize the vehicle.
Warning!
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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 reduces.
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!
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The ESP ® should not be switched off during
normal driving. Disabling of the system will
result in the following:
ț no restriction to engine torque
ț loss of system supported traction
control
“ESP ® Off” is designed for driving on closed
tracks when the 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 ® .