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Driver assistance systems
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Accelerate with caution on slippery surfa-
ces (for example, icy or snow-covered). De-
spite the control systems, the driven wheels
could spin, affecting the stability of the vehi-
cle: risk of accident!
Note
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The ABS and ASR will only operate correctly
if the four wheels have identical tyres. Any
differences in the rolling radius of the tyres
can cause the system to reduce engine power
when this is not desired.
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The regulating processes of the systems
can make noises when they intervene.
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If the warning lamp lights up, or alter-
natively, there could be a fault ››› page 71.
Switching on/off the ESC and ASR
Fig. 146 Centre console: Button for switching
on/off the ESC and ASR
The ESC is switched on automatically when
the engine is started, and only works when
the engine is running and includes the ABS,
EDS and ASR systems.
The ASR and ESC function should only be
switched off in situations in which traction is
insufficient, among others:
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When driving in deep snow or on surfaces
that are not very firm.
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To “free” the vehicle if it gets stuck.
Then switch the ASR and ESC function back
on.
Depending on finishes and versions, it is
possible either to disconnect only the ASR or
else activate ESC Sport mode.
ESC in “Sport” mode
Sport mode can be connected via the Easy
Connect ››› page 81
system menu. The ability
of
the E
SC to stabilise the vehicle is limited;
the traction control system (ASR) becomes
disabled ›››
.
The control lamp lights up. For vehicles
with a driver information system*, the driver
will be shown the electronic stability control
(ESC) option: sport. Warning! Limited stability.
Disable ESC “Sport” mode
Through the Easy Connect system menu
››› page 81
. The warning lamp w
i
ll switch
off. For vehicles with a driver information sys-
tem*, the driver will be shown the electronic
stability control (ESC) option: on.
Disable ASR
The Easy Connect system is used to switch off
the ASR ››› page 81. The traction control sys-
tem will be disabled.
The control lamp lights up. For vehicles
with a driver information system* the driver
will be informed that ASR is disabled.
Activate ASR
The Easy Connect system ››› page 81 is used
to switch on the ASR. The traction control sys-
tem will be enabled.
The control lamp switches off. For vehicles
with a driver information system* the driver
will be informed that ASR is enabled.
Disconnection of the ESC
In some versions of the model, besides the
traction control system (ASR), the electronic
stability programme (ESC) can also be
switched off.
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Press the button ››› Fig. 146 for approxi-
mately 1 second to switch off the ASR func-
tion.
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Press the button ››› Fig. 146 for approxi-
mately 3 seconds to switch off the Electronic
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Technical specifications
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