During a TCS intervention, the indicator light flashes in the instrument clus-
ter.
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To deactivate/activate the system, press the button» fig. 68.
The warning light lights up in the instrument cluster when the TCR is deacti-
vated.
The TCS should normally always be enabled. The system should be deactivated
only in the following situations, for example.
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When driving with snow chains.
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When driving in deep snow or on a very loose surface.
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When it is necessary to “rock” a car free when it has become stuck.
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
Read and observe on page 61 first.
EDL prevents the turning of the respective wheel of the driven axle. EDL
brakes a spinning wheel if required and transfers the drive power force to the
other drive wheel. Driving becomes easier on road surfaces with different
traction under each wheel of the driven axle.
The EDL switches off automatically in order to avoid excessive heat generation
in the brake of the wheel where the brake is activated. Once the brakes have
cooled down, there is an automatic re-activation of EDL.
Brake Assist (HBA)
Read and observe on page 61 first.
HBA increases the braking effect and helps to shorten the braking distance.
The HBA is activated by the very quick operation of the brake pedal. To ach-
ieve the shortest possible braking distance, the brake pedal must be applied
firmly until the vehicle has come to a complete standstill.
The HBA is automatically switched off when the brake pedal is released.
Hill Start Assist
Read and observe on page 61 first.
When driving on slopes, Hill Start Assist (hereinafter referred to simply as the
system) allows you to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator
pedal without the vehicle rolling downhill on its own.
The vehicle is braked by the system for about 2 seconds after releasing the
brake pedal.
The system is active as of a 5% slope, if the driver door is closed. The system is
only ever active on slopes when starting off in forward or reverse.
Parking assistance (ParkPilot)
Introduction
The parking assistance (hereinafter referred to only system) makes the driver
aware of obstacles behind the vehicle when manoeuvring via acoustic signals.
WARNING
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Please take note of the general points relating to the use of assistance
systems » page 61, in chapter General information.
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Moving persons or objects may not be recognized by the system sensors.
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Under certain circumstances, surfaces of certain objects and types of
clothing cannot reflect the system signals. There is a danger that such ob-
jects or people may not be recognised by the system sensors.
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External noise sources may affect the signals of the system sensors.
There is a danger that obstacles may not be recognised by the system sen-
sors.
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Before reversing, you should make sure that there are no small obstacles
- such as rocks, thin columns or the like- behind your vehicle. Such obsta-
cles may not be recognised by the system sensors.
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