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Driving
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Brake assist systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The ESC helps t
o reduce the risk of skidding
and to improve stability in certain driving situa-
tions ›››
.
T
raction control (TCS)
The TCS reduces the driving force on skidding
wheels and adapts this force to suit the road
surface conditions. The TCS facilitates starting,
acceleration and hill climbing ›››
.
El
ectronic brake pressure distribution (EBV)
Electronic brake force distribution (EBV) regu-
lates the braking force between the front and
rear axles. Excessive braking of the rear axle is
avoided and the vehicle remains stable during
the braking operation.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS),
The ABS can prevent the wheels from locking
up under braking until shortly before the vehicle
comes to a stop, and helps the driver maintain
control of the steering and the vehicle ›››
.
Br
ake assist (BAS)
Brake assist (BAS) can help to reduce the brak-
ing distance. Brake Assist increases the pressure
exerted by the driver when the brake pedal is
depressed quickly in an emergency.
Electronic dierential lock (EDS and XDS)
The EDS automatically brakes skidding wheels
and transmits the driving force to the other driv-
ing wheels.
The XDS improves traction by applying the
brakes to keep the vehicle in its lane.
Multi-collision brake
The multi-collision brake automatically triggers
braking if the airbag control unit detects a colli-
sion in the event of an accident.
Automatic braking requirements:
●
The driver is not pressing the accelerator
pedal.
Tractor-trailer sway mitigation
If the vehicle is pulling a trailer, it will control the
following: tractor-trailers tend to sway. When
the swaying of the trailer is felt by the vehicle
and detected by the ESC, it will automatically
brake the towing vehicle within the limits of the
system and mitigate the sway. Tractor-trailer
sway mitigation is not available in all countries
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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.
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