Driving and operating
117
Ride control systems
Traction Control system
The Traction Control system (TC) is a
component of the Electronic Stability
Control.
TC improves driving stability when
necessary, regardless of the type of
road surface or tyre grip, by
preventing the drive wheels from
spinning.
As soon as the drive wheels starts to
spin, electric drive unit output is
reduced and the wheel spinning the
most is braked individually. This
considerably improves the driving
stability of the vehicle on slippery road
surfaces.
TC is operational as soon as the
control indicator
b
extinguishes.
When TC is active
b
flashes.
9
Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking risks
when driving.
Adapt speed to the road
conditions.
Control indicator
b
3
75.
Deactivation
TC can be switched off when spinning
of drive wheels is required: Press
b
button on the overhead console.
Control indicator
k
illuminates and a
message in the Driver Information
Centre (DIC) is displayed.
TC is reactivated by pressing the
b
button again.
TC is also reactivated the next time
the ignition is switched on.
Fault
If there is a problem detected with TC,
a message is displayed on the DIC.
When this message is displayed and
b
illuminates, the vehicle is safe to
drive but the system is not
operational. Driving should be
adjusted accordingly.
Resetting
If
b
comes on and stays on, reset the
system as follows:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Switch off the ignition and wait for
15 seconds.
3. Switch on the ignition.
If
b
still comes on and stays on, seek
the assistance of a workshop.
