Intelligent technology
ESC and the integrated systems cannot
compensate for the increased accident risk.
- When accelerating on a uniformly slippery
surface (for instance all four wheels on ice
or snow), press the accelerator gradually
and carefully. The driven wheels may other
wise start to spin (in spite of the integrated
control systems), which would impair the
car's stability and could lead to an accident.
(D
Note
- To ensure that the ABS and ASR systems
work properly, all four wheels must be fit-
Switching on/off
ted with identical tyres. Any differences in
the rolling radius of the tyres can cause the
system to reduce engine power when this is
not desired.
- The systems can make noises when they in
tervene.
The ESC is switched on automatically when the engine is started.
Fig. 113
Centre console: � OFF button
the ESC is restricted or switched off, and the ve
hicle is stabilised to a greater or lesser degree.
In the following special situations, it may be ad
visable to switch on the sport mode to allow a
certain amount of wheels pin:
- Rocking the car backwards and forwards to free
it
- Driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces
- Driving with snow chains
The ESC operates in several levels. Depending on
which level is selected, the stabilising function of
Sport mode on
Cha racteris-
The stabilising function of
ties
the ESC and traction control
system (ASR) is restricted
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,&.
.
Operation
Press the
I�
OFF!
button
briefly.
Indicator
II
lights up.
lamps
Driver mes- Stabilisation control (ESC):
sages
sport. Warning! Restricted
stability
108
ESC/ASR off
The stabilisation function is
no longer available
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,&.
.
ESC and traction control
system (ASR) are switched
off.
Press the
I�
OFF!
button for
longer than 3 seconds.
II
and
!;ilft)U*
light up.
Stabilisation control (ESC):
switched off. Warning! Re-
stricted stability
Sport mode off or ESC/ ASR
on
The stabilising function of
the ESC and traction control
system (ASR) is fully availa-
ble again.
Press the
I�
OFF!
button
again.
II
goes out, or
II
and
lt11•li�*
go out.
Stabilisation control (ESC):
switched on