2008 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 75

Safety and Security Driving safety systems When you switch off the ESP® the ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle the engine output is not limited, which allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip the traction control will still apply the brakes to a spinning wheel the ESP® operates while you are braking you cannot activate the cruise control or the Distronic* the cruise control or Distronic* switch off if currently activated 1 ESP® off/on 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. Warning! G 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 prevailing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP®. i When the ESP® is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning, the warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes. However, the ESP® will then not stabilize the vehicle. 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. Switching on the ESP® Press ESP® switch 1. The ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP® switched on. 74