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Driving and parking
If the engine speed is too high or too low, you
cannot change gear using the steering wheel
gearshift paddles. In this case, segments
light up red.
Glide mode function
With an anticipatory driving style, Glide mode
helps you to reduce fuel consumption.
Glide mode is characterized by the following:
The combustion engine is disconnected from
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the drivetrain and the vehicle continues to
roll.
The J symbol appears in the multifunc‐
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tion display.
Glide mode is activated if the following condi‐
tions are met:
ECO start/stop function is switched on.
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Drive program = is selected with the
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drive setting "Moderate" or "Reduced".
The speed is within a suitable range.
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The road's course is suitable, e.g. no steep
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uphill or downhill inclines or tight curves.
You are no longer depressing the accelerator
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or brake pedal.
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Glide mode is deactivated again if one of the
conditions is no longer met.
Driving and driving safety systems
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Functions of ESP
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
malfunctioning
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If ESP
is malfunctioning, ESP
out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other
driving safety systems are switched off.
Drive on carefully.
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Have ESP
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checked at a qualified spe‐
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cialist workshop.
You can select between the following modes of
the Electronic Stability Program (ESP
ESP
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ON
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ESP
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SPORT
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ESP
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OFF
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Characteristics when ESP
ESP
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monitors and improves driving stability and
traction, particularly in the following situations:
When pulling away on wet or slippery road.
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When braking.
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Vehicles with trailer hitch: in trailer opera‐
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tion from speeds of 40 mph (65 km/h), if the
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is
vehicle/trailer combination begins to sway
from side to side.
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In strong side winds when you are driving
cannot carry
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faster than 47 mph (75 km/h).
ESP
®
can stabilize the vehicle by intervening in
the following ways:
One or more wheels are braked.
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The engine output is adapted according to
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the situation.
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):
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ESP
is activated every time the engine is star‐
ted regardless of whether ESP
SPORT or deactivated before the engine was
switched off.
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is activated
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was in ESP
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