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The sensor function may be impaired in the event of one of the following sit-
uations arising.
▶
The sensor cover is soiled (e.g. with mud, snow and the like).
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The area in front of and around the sensor cover is obscured (e.g. by labels,
auxiliary headlights and the like(.
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When visibility is poor (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
In exceptional cases, the sensor may be covered in the area beneath the cov-
▶
er, e.g. due to snow.
If the sensor cover or the sensor is dirty or covered, a message to that effect
from the ACC system
» page
251, Malfunctions or Front Assist
Malfunctions system appears in the instrument cluster display.
WARNING
If you suspect that the sensor is damaged, deactivate the ACC system
■
and Front Assist
system» page
by a specialist garage.
A collision or damage in the front or lower area of the vehicle could affect
■
the sensor function - there is risk of accident! Have the sensor checked by
a specialist garage.
Do not cover the area in front of and around the sensor cover. This can
■
lead to impaired function of the sensor - risk of accident!
CAUTION
Remove snow with a brush and ice with a solvent-free de-icer from the sensor
cover.
Braking and stabilisation systems
Introduction
The brake and stabilization systems are automatically activated each time the
ignition is switched on, unless otherwise indicated.
The error display is in Chapter
» page
WARNING
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed
» page 218,
in section Introduction.
» page
249,
» page
254. Have the sensor checked
43, Warning lights.
Stability Control (ESC)
Read and observe
ESC improves vehicle stability in critical driving situations (e.g. if the vehicle
starts to skid) by the braking the individual wheels to maintain the direction.
During an ECS intervention, the warning light
ter.
ESC Sport
254,
Read and observe
ESC Sport allows for a sportier driving style. With ESC Sport activated, no
ESC intervention takes place when the vehicle slightly oversteers and under-
steers, and ASR is so limited that the drive wheels can be spun.
Activation
›
Press and hold down the
›
or: In the Infotainment system, in menu
ESC system: → ESC Sport.
With activation the warning light
appropriate message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Deactivation
›
Press the
» Fig. 267
›
or: In the Infotainment system, in menu
ESC system: → Activated.
With deactivation the warning light extinguishes in the instrument cluster
and an appropriate message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
on page 219 first.
flashes in the instrument clus-
Fig. 267
ESC Sport / ASR system button
on page 219 first.
» Fig. 267
button.
/ tap on function surface →
lights up in the instrument cluster and an
button.
/ tap on function surface →
219
Assist systems
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