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The sensor is part of the ACC » page 229 and Front Assist » page 235sys-
tems.
The sensor function may be impaired in the event of one of the following sit-
uations arising.
▶
The sensor cover is soiled (e.g. with mud, snow and the like).
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The area in front of and around the sensor cover is obscured (e.g. by labels,
auxiliary headlights and the like(.
▶
When visibility is poor (e.g. fog, heavy rain, thick snowfall).
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In exceptional cases, the sensor may be covered in the area beneath the cov-
er, e.g. due to snow.
If the sensor cover or the sensor is dirty or covered, a message to that effect
from the ACC system » page 234, Malfunctions or Front Assist » page 237,
Malfunctions system appears in the instrument cluster display.
WARNING
■
If you suspect that the sensor is damaged, deactivate the ACC system
and Front Assist system» page 232, » page 237. Have the sensor checked
by a specialist garage.
■
A collision or damage in the front or lower area of the vehicle could affect
the sensor function - there is risk of accident! Have the sensor checked by
a specialist garage.
■
Do not cover the area in front of and around the sensor cover. This can
lead to impaired function of the sensor - risk of accident!
CAUTION
Remove snow with a brush and ice with a solvent-free de-icer from the sensor
cover.
Braking and stabilisation systems
Introduction
The brake and stabilization systems are automatically activated each time the
ignition is switched on, unless otherwise indicated.
The error display is in Chapter » page 39, Warning lights.
WARNING
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed » page 209, in section Introduction.
Stability Control (ESC)
Read and observe on page 210 first.
ESC improves vehicle stability in critical driving situations (e.g. if the vehicle
starts to skid) by the braking the individual wheels to maintain the direction.
During an ECS intervention, the warning light flashes in the instrument clus-
ter.
ESC Sport
Fig. 249
ESC Sport / ASR system button
Read and observe on page 210 first.
ESC Sport allows for a sportier driving style. With ESC Sport activated, no
ESC intervention takes place when the vehicle slightly oversteers and under-
steers, and ASR is so limited that the drive wheels can be spun.
Activation
›
Press and hold down the » Fig. 249 button.
›
or: In the Infotainment system, in menu
/ tap on function surface →
ESC system:
→
ESC Sport
.
With activation the warning light lights up in the instrument cluster and an
appropriate message is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Deactivation
›
Press the » Fig. 249 button.
210
Driving
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