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Braking and parking
In the following exceptional situations it may
mak
e sense t
o activate the Offroad mode to
allow the wheels to spin:
●
When “swinging” the vehicle to get it un-
stuck.
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Driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces.
●
When driving on rough terrain with much of
the car's weight is lifted off the wheels (axle
articulation).
●
Steep descents with braking on unpaved
terrain.
For your safety we recommend that you turn
off the Offroad mode when it is not absolute-
ly necessary.
To disconnect the “Offroad” mode, select a
different driving mode.
ESC in “Snow” mode
1)
Turn the Driving Experience button to select
the “Snow” mode and connect it
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page 233. Traction control system (ASR)
interventions adjust to the adhesion of snowy
roads.
To disconnect the “Snow” mode, select a dif-
ferent driving mode.
WARNING
The ESC Sport mode should be activated
only when traffic conditions and the abilit
y
of the driver allow it. Danger of skidding!
●
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.
WARNING
You should only activate the Offroad Mode
or disable the ASR if the driv
er is experi-
enced and if permitted by the traffic condi-
tions. Danger of skidding!
●
The stabilisation function is limited when
the Offroad profile is switched on. In partic-
ular, if the road is too smooth and slippery,
the driving wheels could spin and the vehi-
cle could skid.
Note
If the ASR is switched off or the Sport mode
is select
ed, the cruise control* is switched
off.
Parking
T
o park the v
ehicle
When parking your vehicle, all legal require-
ments should be observ
ed.
Always note the following points when park-
ing the vehicle:
●
Park the vehicle on a suitable surface
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.
●
Connect the electronic parking brake
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›
page 267.
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For an automatic gearbox, move the selec-
tor l
ever to position P.
●
Stop the engine and turn off the ignition.
Turn the steering wheel slightly to engage the
steering lock.
●
With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
on flat ground and slopes, or even reverse
gear on hills, and release the clutch pedal.
●
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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1)
Only for 4Drive models.
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