2011 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 63

219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 61 Version: 2.11.8.1 Driving safety systems When you switch off the ESP®, Rthe Rthe 61 Switching off the ESP® (CLS 63 AMG only) ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle G Warning! Rthe Rthe ETS will still apply the brakes to a spinning wheel ESP® continues to operate when you are braking cruise control or the Distronic system cannot be activated cruise control or the Distronic system switch off if activated Rno restriction to engine torque of system-supported traction control Rloss Rthe Rthe 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 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. "ESP® With the engine running, press switch : until the ESP® warning lamp d in the instrument cluster comes on. The ESP® is switched off. ESP® When you switch off the ESP®, Rthe Rthe Rthe Rthe Rthe Rthe ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle G Warning! engine output is not limited, which allows the drive wheels to spin ETS will still apply the brakes to a spinning wheel ESP® operates while you are braking cruise control or the Distronic system cannot be activated cruise control or the Distronic system switch off if currently activated 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. 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. Z Safety and security engine output is not limited, which allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip The ESP® should not be switched off during normal driving. Disabling of the system will result in the following: