Driving and operating 157
Warning
Do not let this special safety
feature tempt you into taking
risks when driving. Trafc safety
can only be achieved by adopting
a responsible driving style. The
vehicle’s speed should always be
adjusted to suit road and trafc
conditions.
Activation
• The ESC is automatically
switched on each time the
engine is started.
• When ESC is active
illuminates.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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Deactivation
In certain circumstances, it may be
helpful to deactivate ESC.
1. Press for several seconds.
illuminates on the instrument
cluster.
ESC is reactivated by pressing
again.
Note
ESC may only be deactivated
below approximately 50 km/h.
If deactivated, ESC will reactivate
above approximately 50 km/h.
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)
The ESC:
• Improves driving stability in any
driving situation.
• Assists in maintaining vehicle
stability when the vehicle’s grip
level is exceeded such as a
sudden lane change, slippery or
unexpected road conditions.
• Alters engine power and/or
braking on specic wheels,
improving the vehicle’s steering
control and power delivery, on
wet or slippery roads, particularly
on snow and ice.