2002 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 223

Instruments and controls Driving systems Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 220 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 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. P54.25-2037-26 ESP control switch ESP control switch located on center console. To switch ESP off, press upper half of the switch. ESP warning lamp v, located in speedometer dial, comes on. To switch ESP on again, press lower half of the switch. ESP warning lamp v, located in speedometer dial, goes out. 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).