Driving and operation136
Drive control systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The Electronic Stability Control improves
driving stability when necessary,
independently of the type of road surface
and the tyre grip. It also prevents the drive
wheels from spinning.
The system monitors vehicle movements.
As soon as the vehicle starts to swerve
(understeers/oversteers), engine output is
reduced (the sound of the engine changes)
and individual wheels are specifically
braked. This considerably improves the
driving stability of the vehicle on snow and
ice and on wet or slippery road surfaces.
ESC is ready for operation after the ignition
is switched on and the ESC control
indicators
7, A and J illuminate then
extinguish after approx. 4 seconds.
When the ESC comes into action, control
indicator
7 flashes in the instrument panel.
Some noise or vibration may be apparent.
The vehicle is now in a critical situation;
the ESC helps you to keep control of the
vehicle and reminds you to match your
speed to the road conditions.
ESC A
ctive & Warning control indicator 7
The control indicator illuminates in yellow
for approx. 4 seconds when the ignition is
switched on. The system is ready for
operation when it extinguishes.
Flashing when driving;
The system has come into action. The
engine output may be reduced (the sound
of the engine changes) and the vehicle
may be braked automatically to a small
degree.
Illuminated when driving;
Fault in the system. Poor road surface
conditions may cause vehicle stability to be
impaired.
Have the cause of the fault remedied by a
workshop. The system’s integrated self-
diagnostics allows faults to be quickly
remedied.
9 Warning
Do not let this special safety feature
tempt you into taking risks when driving.
Traffic safety can only be achieved by
adopting a responsible driving style.
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