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you into taking risks. This could increase
your risk of a collision.
- Please note the risk of a collision increases
when driving fast, especially through curves
and on slippery or wet roads, and when driv-
ing too close to objects ahead. The ESC and
its integrated systems cannot always pre-
vent collisions - there is still a risk of acci-
dents!
- Press the accelerator pedal carefully when
accelerating on even, slippery surfaces such
as ice and snow. The drive wheels can spin
Switching on / off
Intelligent Technology
even when these control systems are instal-
led and this can affect driving stability and
increase the risk of a collision.
(D Tips
- ABS and ASR only function correctly when
all four wheels are equipped with identical
tires. Different tire sizes can lead to a reduc-
tion in engine power.
- You may hear noises when the systems de-
scribed are working.
ESC turns on automatically when you start the engine .
Fig. 140 Center console: OFF~ button
The following examples are unusual situations
where it may make sense to switch sport mode
on in order to allow the wheels to spin:
ESC levels
Sport mode on
- Rocking the vehicle to free it when it is stuck
- Driving in deep snow or on loose ground
- Driving with snow chains
Applies to: RS models: the ESC is designed to
function in levels. Depending on the level that is
selected, the stabil izat ion function of the ESC is
limited or switched off. The amount of stabiliza-
tion control will differ depending on the level.
Sport mode off
Behavior
The ESC and ASR stabilization functions
The fu ll stabilization function of the ESC
are limited
c::> & . and ASR is available again.
Operation Press the I~ OFFI button . Press the 1.$ OFFI button again .
Indicator Ill turns on. II turns off .
lights
Messa ges Stabilization control (ESC): Sport Warn- Stabilization control (ESC): On
ing! Reduced stability
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