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In certain situations when you need less traction or additional traction cannot be achieved, you can
switch off Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) and ESC Sport mode (if equipped) in the Infotainment system
⇒Switching Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) and ESC Sport mode on and off .
Be sure to switch ASR on again when you no longer need less traction.
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
ASR reduces engine power directed to spinning wheels and adjusts power to the road conditions.
Even under poor road conditions, ASR can make it easier to get moving, accelerate, and climb hills.
ASR can be switched on and off manually ⇒Switching Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) and ESC Sport
mode on and off .
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS helps to keep the wheels from locking up and helps to maintain the driver's ability to steer and
control the vehicle. This means the vehicle is less likely to skid, even during hard braking:
Push the brake pedal down hard and hold it there. Don't take your foot off the pedal or reduce the
force on the pedal!
Do not pump the brake pedal or let up on it!
Steer the vehicle while pushing down hard on the brake pedal.
ABS stops working if you release or let up on the brake.
When ABS is doing its job, you will notice a slight vibration through the brake pedal and hear a
noise. ABS cannot shorten the stopping distance under all conditions. The stopping distance may
even be longer, for instance, when driving on gravel or on newly fallen snow covering an icy or slip‐
pery surface.
When driving forward on loose surfaces, a special off-road ABS is automatically switched on. In this
mode, the front wheels could lock briefly. This shortens the braking distance in off-road situations as
the wheels dig into loose surfaces. This occurs only when driving straight ahead. When the front
wheels are turned, the normal ABS is switched on.
Brake Assist (BAS)
The Brake Assist System can help to reduce stopping distances. If you press the brake pedal very
quickly, BAS detects an emergency situation. It then very quickly builds up full brake system pres‐
sure, maximizing braking power and reducing the stopping distance. This way, ABS can be switched
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