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Driving
Disconnecting and connecting the ESC in
“Spor
t” mode
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The ECS in “Sport” mode can be turned on
or off in the infotainment system: press the
function button > Assistants > ESC Menu
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page 93. In vehicles with a driver informa-
tion system the corresponding indication will
be displayed.
When “Sport” mode is connected, the inter-
ventions of the ESC to stabilise the vehicle,
and the traction control (TCS) interventions
are limited. In addition, the control lamp
lights up on the instrument panel.
WARNING
The ESC Sport mode should be activated
only when tr
affic conditions and the ability
of the driver allow it. Danger of skidding!
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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.
Note
If the TCS is switched off or the Sport mode
is sel
ected, the cruise control is switched
off.
Parking
T
o park the vehicle
When parking your vehicle, all legal require-
ments shoul
d be observed.
Always note the following points when park-
ing the vehicle:
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Park the vehicle on a suitable surface
›››
.
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Connect the electronic parking brake
›
››
page 272.
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Automatic transmission: switch on the park-
ing l
ock by pressing button P.
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Stop the engine and turn off the ignition.
Turn the steering wheel slightly to engage the
steering lock.
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With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
on flat ground and slopes, or even reverse
gear on hills, and release the clutch pedal.
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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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On slopes, turn the front wheels so that
they are against the edge of the kerb.
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Uphill, turn the wheels towards the centre of
the road.
WARNING
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Av
oid parking the vehicle where the hot
exhaust system could ignite inflammable
materials, such as dry grass, low bushes,
spilt fuel or flammable materials.
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Do not leave passengers inside a closed
vehicle, they may not be able to open
doors or windows. Locked doors hinder the
possibility of a rescue.
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Children should not be left alone in the
vehicle. They could tamper with the hand-
brake or the gears, which could cause the
vehicle to move without control.
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Depending on weather conditions, it may
become extremely hot or cold inside the
vehicle. This can be fatal.
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