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Activate ESP
as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehicle
if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts
to spin.
!
Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP
could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
Deactivating/activating ESP
To activate SPORT handling mode: briefly
X
press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up. The
SPORT Handling Mode
SPORT Handling Mode
the multifunction display.
To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
X
briefly press button :.
The M SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
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To deactivate ESP
X
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the å ESP
OFF warning lamp lights up
in the instrument cluster.
The ÷
OFF
OFF
message appears in the multi-
function display.
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To activate ESP
: briefly press button :.
X
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The å ESP
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The ÷ ESP
ON ON
message appears in the multifunction
display.
Characteristics of activated SPORT han-
dling mode
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the ÷ ESP
warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes.
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ESP
only stabilizes the vehicle to a limited
degree.
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will
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deactivated. You
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message appears in
: press button : until
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Driving safety systems
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
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ESP
only improves driving stability to a
R
limited degree
traction control is still activated
R
engine torque is no longer limited and the
R
drive wheels are able to spin
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ESP
still provides support when you brake
R
firmly
Characteristics when ESP
ted
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If ESP
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
the instrument cluster flashes. In such situa-
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tions, ESP
will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP
®
ESP
no longer improves driving stability
R
engine torque is no longer limited and the
R
drive wheels are able to spin
traction control is still activated
R
Active Brake Assist is no longer available;
R
nor is it activated if you brake firmly with
assistance from ESP
®
PRE-SAFE
is no longer available, nor is it
R
activated if you brake firmly and ESP
venes
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ESP
still provides support when you brake
R
firmly
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General information
EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure
on the rear wheels to improve driving stability
while braking.
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Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion for driving safety systems (
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WARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases
the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving
style to the different handling characteris-
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is deactiva-
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warning lamp in
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:
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inter-
page 57).
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