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Braking and parking
ESC in “Offroad” mode
1)
T
urn the Driving Experience butt
on t
o sel
ect
the Offr
oad mode and connect it
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page 262. The interventions of the ESC, as
well as of the ASR, EDS and the ABS, adapt to
irregular terrain.
In the following exceptional situations it may
make sense to activate the Offroad mode to
allow the wheels to spin:
●
When “swinging” the vehicle to get it un-
stuck.
●
Driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces.
●
When driving on rough terrain with much of
the car's weight is lifted off the wheels (axle
articulation).
●
Steep descents with braking on unpaved
terrain.
For your safety we recommend that you turn
off the Offroad mode when it is not absolute-
ly necessary.
To disconnect the “Offroad” mode, select a
different driving mode.
ESC in “Snow” mode
1)
Turn the Driving Experience button to select
the “Snow” mode and connect it
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page 262. Traction control system (ASR)
interventions adjust to the adhesion of snowy
roads.
To disconnect the “Snow” mode, select a dif-
ferent driving mode.
WARNING
The ESC Sport mode should be activated
only when traffic conditions and the ability
of the driver allo
w it. Danger 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.
WARNING
You should only activate the Offroad Mode
or disable the ASR if the experience of the
driver and traffic conditions all
ow it. Dan-
ger of skidding!
●
With the Offroad mode activated, the
stabilisation function is limited. In particu-
lar, if the road is too smooth and slippery,
the driving wheels could spin and the vehi-
cle could skid.
Note
If the ASR is disconnected or the Sport
mode is selected, cruise control* will be
swit
ched off.
Parking
T
o park the v
ehicl
e
When parking your vehicle, all legal require-
ments should be observed.
Always not
e the following points when park-
ing the vehicle:
●
Park the vehicle on a suitable surface
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.
●
Connect the electronic parking brake
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page 297.
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F
or an automatic gearbox, move the selec-
tor lever t
o position P.
●
Switch the engine off and remove the key
from the ignition. Turn the steering wheel
slightly to engage the steering lock.
●
With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
on flat ground and slopes, or even reverse
gear on hills, and release the clutch pedal.
●
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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1)
Only for 4Drive models.
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