2001 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 278
2001 Mercedes CL-Class Manual
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ESP control switch To improve the vehicle's traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, switch off ESP by pressing the upper half (1) of the ESP switch. The ESP warning lamp v, located in the speedometer dial, is continuously illuminated. Warning! When the ESP warning lamp is illuminated continuously, the ESP is switched off. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. With the ESP system switched off, the engine torque reduction feature is cancelled. Therefore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavailable. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions. A portion of the ESP system remains active, even with the switch in the OFF position. If one drive wheel loses traction and begins to spin, the brake is applied until the wheel regains sufficient traction. The traction control engages at vehicle speeds up to approximately 24 mph (40 km/h), and switches off at 50 mph (80 km/h). 273 ESP control switch located on center console. 1 Press to switch ESP off ESP warning lamp v, located in speedometer dial, comes on. 2 Press to switch ESP on ESP warning lamp v, located in speedometer dial, goes out. Driving systems Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index