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Driving
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Brake assist systems
1)
Valid for hybrid vehicles
Brake blending
1)
The r
egulated application of the brakes blends
the braking eect of the electric motor in en-
ergy recuperation and the mechanical braking
by the driver.
WARNING
Smart brake assist technology cannot over-
come the limits imposed by the l
aws of phys-
ics and only works within the limits of the sys-
tems. Driving at high speed on icy, slippery
or wed road surfaces can cause a loss of
control of the vehicle and serious injury to
the driver and passengers.
●
Adapt your speed and driving style at all
times to suit visibility, weather, road and
trac conditions. Never take any risk that
compromises safety.
●
Brake assist systems cannot prevent an ac-
cident if you are driving too close to other
vehicles.
●
Always use suitable tyres. Driving stability
depends on tyre grip.
WARNING
The eciency of the ESC can be significantly
r
educed if components or systems that af-
fect the driving dynamics are not properly
maintained or are not working properly. This
can particularly occur if changes are made
to the suspension or unauthorised rim/tyre
combinations are used.
●
Ensure that vehicle conversions and modi-
fications are only made by specialised work-
shops.
●
Always use suitable tyres. Driving stability
depends on tyre grip.
WARNING
When driving without a brake servo or with
r
estricted brake servo functions, the braking
distance can increase considerably and can
cause accidents and serious injuries.
●
If the brake servo is not working, the brake
pedal has to be pressed harder, as the brak-
ing distance increases due to the lack of as-
sistance from the servo brake.
Connecting and disconnecting the
ESC and TCS
The ESC is switched on automatically when the
engine is started, and only works when the en-
gine is running and includes the ABS, EDS and
TCS systems.
The TCS function should only be switched o in
situations in which traction is insucient.
Depending on the finishes and versions, there is
the possibility of disconnecting only the TCS or
activating the ESC in “Sport” mode.
Disconnecting and connecting the TCS
●
The TCS can be activated or deactivated
in the infotainment system using the function
button
> Driver assistance > ESC Menu
›››page37.
When the T
C is switched o, the control lamp
lights up on the instrument cluster.
Disconnecting and connecting the ESC in
“Spor
t” mode
●
The ECS in “Sport” mode can be activated
or deactivated in the infotainment system using
the function button
> Driver assistance >
ESC Menu ›››page37.
When “Sport” mode is connect
ed, the interven-
tions of the ESC to stabilise the vehicle, and the
traction control (TCS) interventions are limited.
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