2009 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 71

Safety and security Anti-theft systems When you switch off the ESP® Rthe Rthe Rthe Rthe Ryou Rthe ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle engine output is not limited, which allows the drive wheels to spin ETS will still apply the brakes to a spinning wheel ESP® operates while you are braking cannot activate the cruise control or the Distronic system cruise control or Distronic system switch off if currently activated tion. 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 ESP®. Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The engine can be started by anyone with a valid SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle. ! 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 X Activating X X ESP® With the SmartKey: Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. With KEYLESS-GO: Turn off the engine and open the driver's door. i When the ESP® is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes. However, the ESP® will then not stabilize the vehicle. X Press ESP® switch 1 until the ESP® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP® switched on. Deactivating X 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. Switch on the ignition. G Warning! When the ESP® warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP® is switched off or is not operational due to a malfunc- i Starting the engine will also deactivate the immobilizer. In the event that the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). Z 69