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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
even when these control systems are instal-
Switching on and off
Intelligent
Technology
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. 92
Upper center console,
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OFF butto n
function of the ESC is limited or switched off. The
amount of stabilization control wi ll differ de-
pending on the level.
The following examples are unusua l situ ations
whe re it may make sense to switch sport mode
on in order to allow the wheels to spin:
- Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is stuck
- Driving in deep snow or on loose ground
- Driving with snow chains
The ESC is designed to function in levels. Depend-
ing on the level that is selected, the stabilization
Sport mode on
Behavior
The ESC and ASR stabiliza-
tion funct ions are limited
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Operation
Press the
I.$
OFFI button
briefly .
Ind icator
II
turns on.
lights
Driver mes-
Stabilization control (ESC):
sages
sport. Warning! Reduced
stability
A
WARNING
You should only switch sport mode on or
switch ESC/ ASR off if your driving abilities
and road conditions permit.
ESC/ASR off
Sport mode off or ESC/ ASR
on
The stabilization function is The full stabilization func-
not availab le
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& .
ESC and
tion of the ESC and ASR is
ASR are switched off.
available again.
Press and hold the
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OFFI
Press the
I.$
OFF I button
button longer than 3 sec-
again.
onds.
II
and
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turn on .
II
turns off or
II
and
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turn off.
Stabilization control (ESC): Stabilization control
off. Warning! Reduced sta-
(ESC): on
bility
-
- The stabilization function is limited when
sport mode is switched on. The driving
wheels could spin and the vehicle could
swerve, especially on slick or slippery road
surfaces.
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