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you into taking risks. This could increase
your risk of a collision.
- Please note the risk of a collision increases
when driving fast, especially through curves
and on slippery or wet roads, and when driv-
ing too close to objects ahead. The ESC and
its integrated systems cannot always pre-
vent collisions - there is still a risk of acci-
dents!
- Press the accelerator pedal carefully when
accelerating on even, slippery surfaces such
as ice and snow. The drive wheels can spin
Switching on / off
Intelligent
Technology
even when these control systems are instal-
led and this can affect driving stability and
increase the risk of a collision.
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Tips
- ABS and ASR only function correctly when
all four wheels are equipped with identical
tires. Different tire sizes can lead to a reduc-
tion in engine power.
- You may hear noises when the systems de-
scribed are working.
ESC turns on automatically when you start the engine .
Fig. 140 Center console: OFF~ button
The following examples are unusual situations
where it may make sense to switch sport mode
on in order to allow the wheels to spin:
ESC levels
Sport mode on
- Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is stuck
- Driving in deep snow or on loose ground
- Driving with snow chains
Applies to: RS models: the ESC is designed to
function in levels . Depending on the level that is
selected, the stabil izat ion function of the ESC is
limited or switched off. The amount of stabiliza-
tion control will differ depending on the level.
Sport mode off
Behavior
The ESC and ASR stabilization functions
The fu ll stabilization function of the ESC
are limited
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and ASR is available again.
Operation
Press the I~ OFFI button .
Press the
1 .$
OFFI button again .
Indicator
Ill
turns on.
II
turns off .
lights
Messa ges
Stabilization control (ESC ): Sport Warn-
Stabilization control (ESC): On
ing! Reduced stability
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