Mercedes-Benz 2004 CL 500, Operator'S Manual

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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
The switch is located on the center con-
sole.
1 ESP on/off
왘
Press ESP switch 1 until the ESP
warning lamp
v
in the speedometer
comes on.
The ESP is deactivated.
If one or more wheels are spinning, the
ESP warning lamp
v
in the speedome-
ter flashes, regardless of the speed.
Traction control brakes a spinning wheel
even when the ESP is deactivated. The ESP
always operates when you are braking,
even when it has been deactivated.
Switching on the ESP
왘
Press the ESP switch 1 .
The ESP warning lamp
v
in the in-
strument cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving
mode.
!
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.
Warning!
G
When the ESP warning lamp
v
is illumi-
nated continuously, the ESP is switched off.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP.