9-10
Driving and operating
Brake assist
Rapid powerful application of the
brake pedal automatically applies
maximum brake force amplification to
achieve the shortest possible braking
distance under full braking (brake
assist).
Maintain steady pressure on the
brake pedal for as long as full-on
braking is to continue. When the
brake pedal is released, the
maximum brake force amplification is
taken away.
Ride control systems
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP
®
)
3
The Electronic Stability Program
improves driving stability when
necessary, independently of the type
of road surface and the tyre grip. It
also prevents the drive wheels from
spinning.
The system monitors vehicle
movements. As soon as the vehicle
starts to swerve (understeers/
oversteers), engine output is reduced
(the sound of the engine changes)
and individual wheels are specifically
braked. This considerably improves
the driving stability of the vehicle on
snow and ice and on wet or slippery
road surfaces.
ESP
®
is ready for operation as soon
as the ignition is switched on and the
control indicators
R
,
ESP
and
TCSS OFF
extinguish.
When the ESP
®
comes into action,
control indicator
R
flashes rapidly in
the instrument cluster. Some noise or
vibration may be apparent.
ESP active control indicator
3
5-10.
Interruption of power supply
If the vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected and reconnected,
ESP
®
is deactivated and control
indicator
R
flashes once per second.
Reactivate ESP
®
by driving in a
straight line at over 9 mph (15 km/h)
for a few seconds until flashing
ceases. Several seconds may lapse
before the control indicator
extinguishes, depending on road
conditions.
Caution
Do not let this special safety feature
tempt you into taking risks when
driving.
Traffic safety can only be achieved
by adopting a responsible driving
style.
