To improve the vehicle’s traction, switch off
the ESC. This allows the drive wheels to spin
and thus cut into surfaces for better grip, for
example
R
when driving with snow chains
R
in deep snow
R
in sand or gravel
G
Warning!
Switch on the ESC immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore. Otherwise the ESC will not stabilize
the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a
wheel is spinning.
When you switch off the ESC,
R
the ESC 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/4-ETS will still apply the brakes to
a spinning wheel
R
the ESC continues to operate when you are
braking
R
the cruise control or the DISTRONIC PLUS
cannot be activated
R
the cruise control or the DISTRONIC PLUS
switch off if activated
i
When the ESC is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESC
warning lamp
÷
in the instrument
cluster flashes. However, the ESC will then
not stabilize the vehicle.
X
With the engine running, switch off the ESC
via the control system (
Y
page 212).
G
Warning!
When the ESC OFF warning lamp
å
is on,
the ESC is switched off.
When the ESC warning lamp
÷
and the
ESC OFF warning lamp
å
are on
continuously, the ESC is not operational due
to a malfunction.
When the ESC is switched off or not
operational, vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESC.
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESC switched off.
This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Switching off the ESC (CL 63 AMG only)
G
Warning!
The ESC should not be switched off during
normal driving.
Disabling of the system will result in the
following:
R
no restriction to engine torque
R
loss of system-supported traction control
“ESC OFF” is designed for driving on closed
tracks when the vehicle’s natural oversteer
and understeer characteristics are desired
and requires a highly skilled and experienced
driver able to handle these critical driving
situations.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Please be aware of these limits when you
switch off the ESC.
Do not switch off the ESC when a spare wheel
is mounted.
When you switch off the ESC,
R
the ESC does not stabilize the vehicle
R
the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin
R
the ETS will still apply the brakes to a
spinning wheel
R
the ESC operates while you are braking
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