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Operation
Handbrake
Fig. 176 Centre console: handbrake.
Applying the handbrake
–
Pull the handbrake lever up all the way.
R
el
e
asing the handbrake
–
Pull the handbrake lever up slightly and
press the unlock button at the same time
››› Fig. 176.
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Keep the button pressed down and push
the lever all the way down.
Control lamp
The warning lamp lights up when the hand-
brake is applied with the ignition on .
Additionally, driving the vehicle at speeds ex-
ceeding 6 km/h (4 mph) for at least 3 sec-
onds produces an audible warning.
The informative display indicates:
Release the handbrake!
Braking and stability systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The ESC system increases control of the vehi-
cle in emer
gency situations, e.g. during a
sudden change in direction. Depending on
the driving conditions, it reduces the risk of
skidding and increases driving stability.
The system uses the steering wheel angle
and road speed to calculate the changes of
direction desired by the driver, and constant-
ly compares them with the actual behaviour
of the vehicle. When irregularities occur, for
example, if the vehicle begins to skid, the
ESC brakes the appropriate wheel automati-
cally.
The warning lamp on the general instru-
ment panel starts flashing when the system
is working.
The stability (ESC) system includes the fol-
lowing systems:
●
Anti-lock brake system (ABS),
●
Traction control system (TCS),
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Electronic differential lock (EDL),
●
Hydraulic brake assist system (HBA),
●
Hill hold control (HHC).
The ASR should be switched on at all times.
Only u
nder certain circumstances should the
system be switched off, e.g.
●
driving with chains,
●
driving in deep snow or on very soft surfa-
ces,
●
During the “swinging movement” required
to remove a stuck vehicle
Switch the ASR back on as soon as possible.
Brake assist system (HBA)*
The HBA system is activated when you press
down on the brake pedal suddenly. It increa-
ses braking power, helping to reduce braking
distances. To reduce braking distance as
much as possible, keep the brake pedal
pressed down firmly until the vehicle comes
to a standstill.
With the help of this system, the ABS is acti-
vated more quickly and more efficiently.
The brake assist function is deactivated auto-
matically when the brake pedal is released.
Hill hold control (HHC)*
The HHC system makes it easier to start the
vehicle on hills. The system maintains the
brake pressure created by pressing down on
the brake pedal for 2 seconds after it has
been released. Your foot can be removed
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