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DRIVER SUPPORT
Adjustable steering force*
Speed related power steering causes the steer-
ing wheel force to increase with the speed of the
car in order to give the driver enhanced sensitiv-
ity.
On motorways the steering feels firmer. Steering
is light and requires no extra effort when parking
and at low speed.
The driver can choose between three different
levels of steering force for road responsiveness
or steering sensitivity in the menu system MY
CAR (p. 115):
•
Once there, search for
Steering force level
Low
Medium
and select
,
This setting is not accessible when the car is
moving.
NOTE
In certain situations the power steering may
become too hot and then needs to be tempo-
rarily cooled - during this time the power
steering operates with reduced power and
turning the steering wheel may then be per-
ceived to be slightly heavier.
In parallel with the temporarily reduced steer-
ing assistance the combined instrument panel
shows a message.
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Related information
•
MY CAR (p. 115)
High
or
.
Electronic stability control (ESC) -
general
Stability system ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) helps the driver to avoid skidding and
improves the car's traction.
The activation of the ESC system dur-
ing braking may be noticed as a throb-
bing sound. The car may accelerate
slower than expected when the accel-
erator pedal is depressed.
WARNING
The stability system ESC is supplementary
assistance - it cannot handle all situations in
all road conditions.
The driver always bears responsibility that the
vehicle is driven safely and that applicable
road traffic rules and regulations are followed.
The ESC system consists of the following func-
tions:
•
Active Yaw Control
•
Spin Control
•
Traction control system
•
Engine drag control - EDC
•
Corner Traction Control - CTC
•
Trailer Stability Assist - TSA
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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