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196 Driving and parking
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Function of ESP
Crosswind Assist
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ESP
Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehi‐
cle in the lane:
ESP
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Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
R
speeds between approx. 75 km/h and
200 km/h when driving straight ahead or
cornering slightly.
The vehicle is stabilised by means of individ‐
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ual brake application on one side.
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Function of ESP
trailer stabilisation
& WARNING Risk of accident in poor road
and weather conditions
In poor road and weather conditions, the
trailer stabilisation cannot prevent lurching of
the vehicle/trailer combination. Trailers with
a high centre of gravity may tip over before
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ESP
detects this.
Always adapt your driving style to suit
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the current road and weather condi‐
tions.
When driving with a trailer, ESP
your vehicle if the trailer begins to swerve from
side to side:
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ESP
trailer stabilisation is active above
R
speeds of 65 km/h.
Slight swerving is reduced by means of a tar‐
R
geted, individual brake application on one
side.
In the event of severe swerving, the engine
R
output is also reduced and all wheels are
braked.
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ESP
trailer stabilisation may be impaired or
may not function if:
The trailer is not connected correctly or is
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not detected properly by the vehicle.
Activating/deactivating ESP
bility Program)
Multimedia system:
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4
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can stabilise
Select ESP.
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Select
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ESP
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is deactivated if the å ESP
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
cluster.
Observe any information on warning lamps and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster.
Function of EBD
Electronic Breakforce Distribution (EBD) is char‐
acterised by the following:
Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure
R
on the rear wheels.
Improved driving stability when braking,
R
especially on bends.
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(Electronic Sta‐
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or å Off.
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