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Driving
Disconnecting and connecting the ASR
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The ASR can be disconnected and connec-
t
ed using the Easy Connect syst
em
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page 85. In vehicles with a driver informa-
tion system* the corresponding indication will
be displayed.
When the ASR is disconnected, the control
warning light lights up on the instrument
cluster.
Disconnecting and connecting the ESC in
“Sport” mode
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In “Sport” mode, the ESC can be discon-
nected and connected using the Easy Con-
nect system
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page 85. In vehicles with a
driver information system* the corresponding
indication will be displayed.
When “Sport” mode is connected, the inter-
ventions of the ESC to stabilise the vehicle,
and the anti-slip regulation (ASR) interven-
tions are limited. In addition, the control
lamp lights up on the instrument panel.
WARNING
The ESC Sport mode should be activated
only when traffic conditions and the ability
of the driver allo
w it. Danger of skidding!
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With ESC in Sport mode, the stabilising
function will be limited to allow for a sporti-
er drive. The driving wheels could spin and
the vehicle could skid.
Note
If the ASR is disconnected or the Sport
mode is selected, cruise control* will be
swit
ched off.
Parking
To park the vehicle
When parking your vehicle, all legal require-
ments should be observed.
Always not
e the following points when park-
ing the vehicle:
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Park the vehicle on a suitable surface
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Apply the handbrake
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page 264
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F
or an automatic gearbox, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.
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Switch the engine off and remove the key
from the ignition. Turn the steering wheel
slightly to engage the steering lock.
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With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
on flat ground and slopes, or even reverse
gear on hills, and release the clutch pedal.
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When leaving the vehicle, take all keys with
you.
Additionally, on steep slopes and inclines
Before switching off the engine, rotate the
steering wheel so that if the vehicle should
move, it will be held by the kerb.
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On slopes, turn the front wheels so that
they are against the edge of the kerb.
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Uphill, turn the wheels towards the centre of
the road.
WARNING
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Avoid parking the vehicle where the hot
e
xhaust system could ignite inflammable
materials, such as dry grass, low bushes,
spilt fuel or flammable materials.
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Do not leave passengers inside a closed
vehicle, they may not be able to open
doors or windows. Locked doors hinder the
possibility of a rescue.
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Children should not be left alone in the
vehicle. They could tamper with the hand-
brake or the gears, which could cause the
vehicle to move without control.
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Depending on weather conditions, it may
become extremely hot or cold inside the
vehicle. This can be fatal.
Note
In vehicles with automatic transmission, the
key can only be removed fr
om the ignition
when the lever is in position P.
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