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Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Electronic traction system
The electronic traction system is a
component of ESP
®
.
The electronic traction system 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
electronic traction system is still enabled.
Switching off the ESP
®
Switching off the ESP
®
(except CLK 63 AMG)
To improve the vehicle's traction, switch
off the ESP
®
in driving situations where it
would be advantageous to have the drive
wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for
better grip such as:
앫
when driving with snow chains
앫
in deep snow
앫
in sand or gravel
When you switch off the ESP
®
앫
the ESP
®
does not stabilize the vehicle
앫
the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin and
thus cut into surfaces for better grip
앫
the traction control will still apply the
brakes to a spinning wheel
앫
the ESP
®
continues to operate when
you are braking
앫
you cannot activate the cruise control
앫
the cruise control switch off if currently
activated
Warning!
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If you are driving too fast, the electronic
traction system cannot reduce the risk of an
accident.
The electronic traction system cannot pre-
vent the natural laws of physics from acting
on the vehicle.
Warning!
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The ESP
®
should not be switched off during
normal driving other than in the circum-
stances described below. Disabling of the
system will reduce vehicle stability in stan-
dard driving maneuvers.
Do not switch off the ESP
®
when a spare
wheel is mounted.
Warning!
G
Switch on the ESP
®
immediately if the afore-
mentioned circumstances do not apply any-
more. Otherwise the ESP
®
will not stabilize
the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a
wheel is spinning.
Summary of Contents for CLK 63 AMG
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Page 23: ...22 At a glance Exterior view Coupe...
Page 25: ...24 At a glance Exterior view Cabriolet...
Page 27: ...26 At a glance Cockpit...
Page 29: ...28 At a glance Instrument cluster...
Page 36: ...35 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...
Page 64: ...63 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...
Page 191: ...190 Controls in detail Climate control CLK 350 Canada...
Page 201: ...200 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Except CLK 350 Canada...
Page 215: ...214 Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements...
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