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System limitations
ABS is active from speeds of approx.
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8 km/h.
ABS may be impaired or may not function if a
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malfunction has occurred and the yel‐
low ! ABS warning lamp lights up contin‐
uously in the instrument cluster after the
engine is started.
Function of BAS (Brake Assist System)
& WARNING Risk of an accident caused by
a malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist Sys‐
tem)
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased.
Depress the brake pedal with full force
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in emergency braking situations. ABS
prevents the wheels from locking.
BAS supports your emergency braking situation
with additional brake force.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
activated:
BAS automatically boosts the brake pres‐
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sure.
BAS can shorten the braking distance.
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ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
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The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
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Function of ESP
(Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram)
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
malfunctioning
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If ESP
is malfunctioning, ESP
out vehicle stabilisation. In addition, other
driving safety systems are switched off.
Drive on carefully.
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Have ESP
checked at a qualified spe‐
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cialist workshop.
You can select between the following modes of
ESP
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:
ESP
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on
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SPORT handling mode on
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ESP
off
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Characteristics when ESP
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ESP
monitors and improves driving stability and
traction, particularly in the following situations:
When pulling away on wet or slippery carria‐
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geways.
When braking.
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In strong sidewinds when you are driving
is
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faster than 70 km/h.
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cannot carry
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ESP
can stabilise the vehicle by intervening in
the following ways:
One or more wheels are braked.
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The engine output is adapted according to
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the situation.
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ESP
is activated every time the engine is star‐
ted, regardless of whether ESP
Driving and parking 137
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is activated
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was in SPORT
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