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The regulating processes of the systems
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can make noises when they intervene.
● If the warning lamp  lights up, or  alter-
natively, there could be a fault
Switching on/off the ESC and ASR
Centre console: Button for switching
Fig. 190
on/off the ESC and ASR
The ESC is switched on automatically when
the engine is started, and only works when
the engine is running and includes the ABS,
EDS and ASR systems.
The ASR and ESC function should only be
switched off in situations in which traction is
insufficient, among others:
● When driving in deep snow or on surfaces
that are not very firm.
● To "free" the vehicle if it gets stuck.
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Then switch the ASR and ESC function back
on.
Depending on finishes and versions, it is
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possible either to disconnect only the ASR or
else activate ESC Sport mode.
ESC in "Sport" mode
Sport mode can be connected via the Easy
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tion of the ESC and the ASR is limited
The control lamp  lights up. For vehicles
with a driver information system*, the driver
will be shown the electronic stability
control (ESC) option: sport.
Warning! Limited stability.
Disable ESC "Sport" mode
Through the Easy Connect system menu
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off. For vehicles with a driver information sys-
tem*, the driver will be shown the elec-
tronic stability control (ESC)
option: on.
Disable ASR
The Easy Connect system menu is used to
switch off the ASR
control system will be disabled.
The control lamp  lights up. For vehicles
with a driver information system* the driver
will be informed that ASR is disabled .
Operation
system menu. The ac-
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Activate ASR
The Easy Connect system menu
is used to switch on the ASR. The traction
control system will be enabled.
The control lamp  switches off. For vehicles
with a driver information system* the driver
will be informed that ASR is enabled .
Disconnection of the ESC
In some versions of the model, besides the
traction control system (ASR), the electronic
stability programme (ESC) can also be
switched off.
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● Press the button  Fig. 190
mately 1 second to switch off the ASR func-
tion.
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Fig. 190
● Press the button 
mately 3 seconds to switch off the Electronic
Stability programme (ESC), including the ASR
function.
● The ASR and ESC function are reconnected
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by pressing the button  Fig.
● OR: activate or deactivate the ASR or ESC
function in the Easy Connect system by
means of the button and the function

buttons and .
SETUP ESC System
WARNING
You should switch on the ESC Sport mode on-
ly if the traffic conditions and your driving
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