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Function of ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
ABS controls the brake pressure in critical situa‐
tions:
The wheels are prevented from locking when
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braking, e.g. during maximum full-stop brak‐
ing or when there is insufficient tire traction
The steerability of the vehicle in terms of
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physical possibilities is ensured when braking
If ABS intervenes, you will feel pulsations in the
brake pedal. The pulsating brake pedal may be an
indication of hazardous road conditions and func‐
tions as a reminder to take extra care while driv‐
ing.
Function of BAS (Brake Assist System)
BAS supports you with additional braking force in
an emergency braking situation.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
activated:
BAS automatically boosts the braking force of
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the brakes
BAS can shorten the braking distance
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ABS prevents the wheels from locking
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When you release the brake pedal, the brakes
function as usual again. BAS is deactivated.
Function of ESP
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(Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram)
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ESP
can, within physical limits, monitor and
improve driving stability and traction in the fol‐
lowing situations:
When driving and pulling away on wet or slip‐
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pery road surfaces
When braking
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If the vehicle is deviating from the direction
desired by the driver, ESP
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cle by performing the following actions:
One or more wheels are braked
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The engine output is adapted according to the
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situation
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Only use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP
If the ÷ warning lamp flashes in the instru‐
ment cluster, one or more wheels have reached
their traction limit:
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If the ÷ warning lamp lights up continuously,
ESP
Observe the information on warning lamps and
display messages (
If the å warning lamp in the instrument clus‐
ter is permanently lit, ESP
Observe the following points when ESP
tivated:
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Switching ESP
computer (vehicles without steering wheel
buttons)
It may be best to deactivate ESP
can stabilize the vehi‐
situations:
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Spinning the wheels results in a cutting action,
which enhances traction.
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function properly.
Adjusting settings using the on-board computer is
only available on vehicles without the å but‐
ton on the center console.
Driving and parking 111
Adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
road and weather conditions
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Do not deactivate ESP
under any circum‐
stances
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
is necessary when pulling away
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is not available due to a malfunction.
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is deactivated.
Vehicle stabilization is delayed and is signifi‐
cantly reduced in the lower speed range
The drive wheels may start to spin
Traction control is still active
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If ESP
is deactivated, ESP
you when braking.
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off or on via the on-board
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP
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, ESP
vehicle stabilization.
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ESP
should only be deactivated in the
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following situations.
When using snow chains.
In deep snow.
On sand or gravel.
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is deac‐
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will still support
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is
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cannot carry out
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in the following
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