traction control MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63AMG 2008 W219 User Guide

346 Practical hints
What to do if …
ProblemPossible cause/consequenceSuggested solution
vThe yellow ESP® warning
lamp flashes while driving.The ESP® or traction control has come into
operation because of detected traction loss
in at least one tire.
The cruise control and the Distronic* system
are deactivated.When driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
While driving, ease up on the accelerator.
Adapt your speed and driving to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions.
Do not deactivate the ESP®.
Exceptions: (
page 94).
Failure to follow these instructions increases
the risk of an accident.

461 Index
Distronic* 217
Activating/deactivating 222
Cleaning system sensor 337
Control system 151
Distance warning function 226
Driving hints 227
Intermittent warning sound 226
Menu 221
Messages in display 361, 362
Sensor cover 337
Symbol in multifunction display 151
Warning and indicator lamps 220
Door
Entry lamps 135
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 102
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 106
Message in display 372
Opening from inside/outside 108
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 261
Door control panel 34
Door handle, inside 34
DOT 324
Drinking and driving 271Driving
Abroad 280
Hydroplaning 276
In winter 278
Instructions 48
Problems 58
Safety systems 89
Systems 213
Through standing water 279
With Distronic* 217
Driving off 274
Driving safety systems
ABS 89
BAS 90
EBP 92
Electronic traction system 93
ESP
®92
Driving systems 213
Airmatic DC 230
Cruise control 213
Distronic* 217
Parktronic* 234Driving tips 173
Accelerator position 173
Kickdown 173
Dual control
Airmatic DC 230
E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 45, 163
EBP 92
Electric air pump 416
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 446
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency calls
Tele Aid calls 257
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 182
Emergency operations
Fuel filler flap 400
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 400
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 398
Remote door unlock 261
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 114
Trunk lid, Unlocking 399
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD

474 Index
Tow-start 423, 425
Traction 326
Transmission fluid level 289
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear
selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 280
Tread 326
Tread depth 294, 328
Tread depth (tires) 328
Treadwear indicators 326
Trip computer 164
Trip odometer
Resetting 137
Trunk
Closing the lid 111
Fuse box 429
Lamp 135
Message in display 372
Opening 109, 110
Tie-down hooks 242
Trunk lid emergency release 114
Unlocking in an emergency 399
Valet locking 115
Trunk lid, Unlocking 109Turn signals 55
Additional in mirrors 405
Bulbs 405
Cleaning lenses 337
Indicator lamps 27
Messages in display 387
Replacing bulbs 408
Turning off engine 60
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 326
Units, Settings
Speedometer 155
Temperature 156
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 451
Unlocking 36
In an emergency 398
Mechanical Key 398
Uphill driving, Cruise control 214
Upholstery
Cleaning 340
Useful features 243V
Valet locking 115
Vehicle
Battery 420
Care 333
Control system, settings menu 139
Dimensions 447
Individual settings 152
Locking/unlocking 100
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 398, 399
Lowering 418
Modifications and alterations, operat-
ing safety 16
Towing 425
Washing 335
Weights 447
Vehicle jack 396
Vehicle level control see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)
Vehicle lighting
Checking 285