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Driving
off and then on again. If the control lamp
goes out, this means the syst
em is fully func-
tional.
WARNING
●
Do not forget that the el
ectronic stability
control ESC cannot defy the laws of phys-
ics. Bear this in mind, particularly on slip-
pery and wet roads and when towing a
trailer.
●
Always adapt your driving style to suit
the condition of the roads and the traffic
situation. The greater safety provided by
the ESC should not encourage you to run
any risks.
CAUTION
●
To ensure that the ESC w
orks correctly,
all four wheels must be fitted with the same
tyres. Any differences in the rolling radius
of the tyres can cause the system to re-
duce engine power when this is not desired.
●
Any modifications made to the vehicle
(for example, to the engine, brake system,
running gear or to the combination of
wheels and tyres) may affect the operation
of the ABS, EDL, ESC and ASR.
Traction control system (ASR)
The traction control system prevents the driv-
en wheels from spinning when the v
ehicle is
accelerating.
Description and operation of the traction
control system during acceleration (ASR)
The ASR system intervenes by reducing en-
gine power and preventing the driven wheels
from slipping during acceleration.
TCS helps the car to start moving, accelerate
and climb a gradient in slippery conditions
where this may otherwise be difficult or even
impossible.
The ASR automatically switches on when the
engine is started. If necessary, it could be
switched on or off using the Easy Connect
system*.
When the ASR is off, the warning lamp lights
up . The ASR should normally be left on. On-
ly in exceptional cases can it be disconnec-
ted, i.e. when you want the wheels to slide;
this done through the Easy Connect system,
by means of the
/ butt
on and the func-
tion butt
on
SETTINGS> ESC system, for ex-
ample:
●
With compact temporary spare wheel.
●
When using the snow chains.
●
When driving in deep snow or on soft ter-
rain.
●
When the vehicle is bogged-down, to free it
by “rocking it”.
The ASR should be switched on again as
soon as possible.
Control lamp
There are three control lamps for the traction
control system: (for vehicles equipped with
M-ABS), (for vehicles equipped with ESC)
and .
If the system is deactivated or if it has any
fault, the warning lamp or will remain lit.
The warning lamp will also light up if a fault
should occur in the ABS because the ASR op-
erates in conjunction with the ABS. For further
information, see
›››
page 231.
WARNING
●
Remember that not ev
en the ASR can de-
fy the laws of physics. Bear this in mind,
particularly on slippery and wet roads and
when towing a trailer.
●
Always adapt your driving style to suit
the condition of the roads and the traffic
situation. The greater safety provided by
the ASR should not encourage you to run
any risks.
CAUTION
●
To ensure that the ASR w
orks correctly,
identical tyres should be fitted on all four
wheels. Any differences in the rolling radius
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