Driving
XDS works in combination with the ESC and
is always active, even when ASR is switched
off, or when the ESC is in Sport mode or dis-
connected.
Multi-collision brake
The multi-collision brake consists of auto-
matic braking activated by the Airbag control
unit. It is activated when, in the event of an
accident, the Airbag control unit detects de-
celerations above the activation level, and
braking is managed by the ESC system.
In the event of an accident, the multi-colli-
sion brake can help the driver by braking to
avoid the risk of skidding during the accident
and causing other collisions.
The following actions control automatic
braking during the accident:
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When the driver presses the accelerator,
the automatic braking does not take place.
●
When the braking pressure through press-
ing the brake pedal is greater than the sys-
tem’s braking pressure the vehicle will brake
automatically.
●
Multi-collision braking will not be available
if there is an anomaly in the ESC system.
WARNING
Driving at high speed on icy, slippery wet
ground can result in loss of vehicle control
and serious injury to the driver and passen-
gers.
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The ESC, ABS, ASR, EDS and the electron-
ic torque control systems cannot exceed
the limits imposed by the laws of physics.
Always bear this in mind, especially on wet
or slippery roads. If you notice the systems
cutting in, you should reduce your speed
immediately to suit the road and traffic
conditions. Do not be encouraged to take
risks by the presence of more safety sys-
tems. If you do, an accident may occur.
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Please remember that the accident risk
always increases if you drive fast, especially
in corners or on a slippery road, or if you
follow too close behind the vehicle in front
of you. The ESC, ABS, brake assist, EDS and
the electronic torque control system can-
not prevent accidents: risk of accidents!
●
Accelerate with caution on slippery sur-
faces (for example, icy or snow-covered).
Despite the control systems, the driven
wheels could spin, affecting the stability of
the vehicle: risk of accident!
Note
●
The ABS and ASR will only operate cor-
rectly if the four wheels have identical
tyres. Any differences in the rolling radius
of the tyres can cause the system to reduce
engine power when this is not desired.
●
The regulating processes of the systems
can make noises due to their operation.
●
If the warning lamp or lights up,
there could be a fault
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page 81 .
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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, ASR and EDS.
Connecting and disconnecting the
ESC
The ESC is switched on automatically when
the engine is started, and only works when
the engine is running and includes the ABS,
EDS and ASR systems.
Disconnecting and connecting the ESC in
“Sport” mode
●
In “Sport” mode, the ESC can be discon-
nected and connected using the infotain-
ment system
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page 84 . In vehicles with a
driver information system* the correspond-
ing indication will be displayed.
When “Sport” mode is connected, the ESC
interventions are limited and the ASR is com-
pletely disconnected. In addition, the
con-
trol lamp lights up on the instrument panel.
Disconnecting and connecting the ESC
In some versions of the model, besides the
traction control system (ASR), the electronic
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