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mode will be activated. You can select the drive
programs using the DYNAMIC SELECT switch
(
page 150).
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Functions of Desert-ESP
& WARNING Risk of an accident in the Des-
ert drive program due to limited ESP
function
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Not all functions of ESP
are available in the
Desert drive program. The wheels may lock
when braking and the braking distance increa-
ses.
Do not use the Desert drive program when
driving on public roads, only when driving on
sand.
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The availability of the Desert drive program is
country-dependent.
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Desert-ESP
is automatically activated when you
select the Desert drive program with the
DYNAMIC SELECT switch (
page 150).
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Characteristics of Desert-ESP
specially adapted for driving on a sandy sur-
R
face
improved traction
R
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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 vehicle
in the lane:
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ESP
Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
R
speeds between approx. 80 km/h and
200 km/h when driving straight ahead or cor-
nering slightly.
The vehicle is stabilised by means of individual
R
brake application on one side.
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:
Function of ESP
& 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
®
ESP
Always adapt your driving style to suit
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the current road and weather conditions.
When driving with a trailer, ESP
your vehicle if the trailer begins to swerve from
side to side:
ESP
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 operating
R
energy output is also reduced and all wheels
are braked.
Driving and parking 177
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trailer stabilisation
detects this.
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can stabilise
®
trailer stabilisation is active above
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