2000 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 200

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Driving systems Electronic stability program (ESP) The ESP enhances directional control and reduces driving wheel spin of the vehicle under various driving conditions. Over/understeering of the vehicle is counteracted by applying brakes to the appropriate wheel to create a countervailing vehicle movement. Engine torque is also limited. The ESP warning lamp, located in the speedometer dial, starts to flash when ESP is in operation. Important! If the ESP warning lamp flashes adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. Caution! If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised (see towing the vehicle on page 253), the engine must be shut off (electronic key in steering lock position 0 or 1). Otherwise, the ESP will immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes. Notes: The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP is combined with that of the BAS. The yellow BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster and the yellow ESP warning lamp in the speedometer dial come on with the electronic key in steering lock position 2. They should go out with the engine running. If the BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in either system. Only partial engine output will be available. If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system functions in the usual manner, but without BAS. If the ESP warning message is displayed, have the BAS or ESP checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. With the ABS malfunctioning, the ESP is also switched off. 200