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Start and driving
of the tyres can cause the system to re-
duce engine power when this is not desir
ed.
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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 and ASR.
Connecting/disconnecting ESC
and ASR*
The ESC is switched on automatically when
the engine is st
art
ed, and only w
orks when
the engine is running and includes the ABS,
EDS and ASR systems.
The ASR and ESC function should only be
switched off in situations in which traction is
insufficient, among others:
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When driving in deep snow or on surfaces
that are not very firm.
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To “free” the vehicle if it gets stuck.
Then switch the ASR and ESC function back
on.
Depending on finishes and versions, it is pos-
sible either to disconnect only the ASR or else
activate ESC Sport mode.
ESC in “Sport” mode
Sport mode can be connected via the Easy
Connect
›››
page 34 system menu. The
ESC and the traction control system (ASR)
have only a limited ability to stabilise the ve-
hicle.
The control lamp lights up. For vehicles with
a driver information system*, the driver will be
shown the electronic stability control
(ESC) option: sport. Warning! Limited
stability.
Disable ESC “Sport” mode
Through the Easy Connect system menu
›››
page 34. The warning lamp will
switch off. For vehicles with a driver informa-
tion system*, the driver will be shown the
electronic stability control (ESC) op-
tion: on.
Disable ASR
The Easy Connect system menu is used to
switch off the ASR
›››
page 34. The trac-
tion control system will be disabled.
The control lamp lights up. For vehicles with
a driver information system* the driver will be
informed that ASR is disabled.
Activate ASR
The Easy Connect system menu
›››
page 34 is used to switch on the ASR.
The traction control system will be enabled.
The control lamp switches off. For vehicles
with a driver information system* the driver
will be informed that ASR is enabled.
●
Activate or deactivate the ASR or ESC func-
tion in the Easy Connect system using the
/ butt
on and the SETTINGS > ESC
System function butt
ons.
WARNING
You should switch on the ESC Sport mode
only if the traffic conditions and your driv-
ing ability all
ow you to do so safely: risk of
skidding!
●
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 ASR is disconnected or the ESC’s
Sport mode is select
ed, cruise control* will
be switched off.
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