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system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
!
The ESP
®
will only function properly if you
use wheels of the recommended tire size
as specified in the “Technical data” section
of this Operator’s Manual.
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The cruise control switches off
automatically when the ESP
®
engages.
Electronic Traction System (ETS)
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Observe Safety notes, see
page 64.
The ETS (Electronic Traction System) is a
component of the ESP
®
. The ETS improves
the vehicle’s ability to utilize available
traction, especially under slippery road
conditions by applying the brakes to a
spinning wheel.
When you switch off the ESP
®
, the ETS is still
enabled.
Switching off the ESP
®
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ESP
®
switch
Switching off the ESP
®
(except
CLK 63 AMG)
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Warning!
The ESP
®
should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the
circumstances described below. Disabling
the system will reduce vehicle stability in
driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off the ESP
®
when a spare
wheel is mounted.
To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off
the ESP
®
in driving situations in which it
would be advantageous to have the drive
wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for
better grip such as:
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when driving with snow chains
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in deep snow
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in sand or gravel
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Warning!
Switch on the ESP
®
immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not
apply anymore. Otherwise the ESP
®
will not
stabilize the vehicle when it is starting to
skid or a wheel is spinning.
When you switch off the ESP
®
,
R
the ESP
®
does not stabilize the vehicle
R
the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut
into surfaces for better grip
R
the ETS will still apply the brakes to a
spinning wheel
R
the ESP
®
continues to operate when you
are braking
R
you cannot activate the cruise control
R
the cruise control switches off if activated
Safety and security
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