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Driving
● Steep descents with braking on unpaved
terrain.
For your safety we recommend that you turn
off the Offroad mode when it is not abso-
lutely necessary.
To
disconnect
the “Offroad” mode, select a
different driving mode.
ESC in “Snow” mode
Turn the Driving Experience button to select
the “Snow” mode and connect it
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page 242 . Traction control system (ASR)
interventions adjust to the adhesion of
snowy roads.
To disconnect the “Snow” mode, select a
different driving mode.
WARNING
The ESC Sport mode should be activated
only when traffic conditions and the ability
of the driver allow it. Danger of skidding!
●
With ESC in Sport mode, the stabilising
function will be limited to allow for a sporti-
er drive. The driving wheels could spin and
the vehicle could skid.
●
If the ESC is deactivated, the vehicle sta-
bilisation function is not available.
WARNING
You should only activate the Offroad Mode
or disable the ASR if the experience of the
driver and traffic conditions allow it. Dan-
ger of skidding!
●
With the Offroad mode activated, the
stabilisation function is limited. In particu-
lar, if the road is too smooth and slippery,
the driving wheels could spin and the vehi-
cle could skid.
Note
●
If the ESC Sport mode is selected, cruise
control* will be switched off.
●
In
ESC OFF
mode, the ESC will be tempo-
rarily reactivated to assist the driver during
braking and will then switch back to passive
mode when the brake pedal is released (de-
pending on the model version).
Parking
To park the vehicle
When parking your vehicle, all legal require-
ments should be observed.
Always note the following points when park-
ing the vehicle:
●
Park the vehicle on a suitable surface
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Connect the electronic parking brake
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page 276 .
● For an automatic gearbox, move the selec-
tor lever to position P .
●
Switch the engine off and remove the key
from the ignition. Turn the steering wheel
slightly to engage the steering lock.
●
With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
on flat ground and slopes, or even reverse
gear on hills, and release the clutch pedal.
●
When leaving the vehicle, take all keys with
you.
Additionally, on steep slopes and inclines
Before switching off the engine, rotate the
steering wheel so that if the vehicle should
move, it will be held by the kerb.
●
On slopes, turn the front wheels so that
they are against the edge of the kerb.
●
Uphill, turn the wheels towards the centre
of the road.
WARNING
●
Avoid parking the vehicle where the hot
exhaust system could ignite inflammable
materials, such as dry grass, low bushes,
spilt fuel or flammable materials.
●
Do not leave passengers inside a closed
vehicle, they may not be able to open doors
or windows. Locked doors hinder the possi-
bility of a rescue.
●
Children should not be left alone in the
vehicle. They could tamper with the
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