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- Press the accelerator pedal carefully when
accelerating on even, slippery surfaces such
as ice and snow. The drive wheels can spin
even when these control systems are instal-
led and this can affect driving stab ili ty and
increase the risk of a collision.
condition. Different tire sizes can lead to a
reduction in engine power.
- You may hear noises when the systems de-
scribed are working .
(D Tips
- The ABS and ASR only function correctly
when all four wheels have a similar wear
Switching on/off
ESC turns on automatically when you start the engine.
Fig. 153 Upper center console: ESC button
function of the ESC is limited or switched off . The
amount of stabilization contro l wi ll differ de-
pending on the level.
The following examp les are unusua l situations
where it may make sense to switch sport mode
on in order to allow the wheels to spin:
- Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is stuck
- Driving in deep snow or on loose ground
- Driving with snow chains
The ESC is designed to function in levels. Depend-
ing on the level that is selected , the stabilization
Sport mode on
Behavior
The ESC and ASR stab iliza-
tion functions are limited
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Operating Press the 11> .. ,I button brief-
ly.
Indicator
II turns on.
lights
Messages* Stabilization control (ESC):
sport. Warning! Restricted
stability
A WARNING
You should only switch sport mode on or
switch ESC/ ASR
off if your driving abilities
and road conditions permit.
ESC/ASR off Sport mode off or
ESC/ASRon
The stabilization function is The full stabilization func-
not available~
A . ESC and tion of the ESC and ASR is
ASR are switched off . available again.
Press and hold the
!1>°',1 but- Press the 11> .. ,I button again .
ton longer than three sec-
onds.
II and lfil•)~~* turn on.
II turns off or II and
lfil•)~~* turn off.
Stabilization control (ESC): Stabilization control
off. Warning! Limited sta- (ESC): on
bility
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- The stabilization function is limited when
sport mode is switched on. The driving
wheels could spin and the vehicle could
swerve, especially on slick or slippery road
surfaces .
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