Driving
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Pr
ess the butt
on
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Fig. 288 for approxi-
mately 3 seconds to switch off the Electronic
Stability programme (ESC), including the ASR
function. The control lamp lights up and the
ESC OFF message is displayed permanently
on the instrument panel display.
●
The ASR and ESC function are reconnected
by pressing the button
›››
Fig. 288.
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OR: Activate or deactivate the ESC Sport or
ESC in the Easy Connect system
›››
page 92.
The control lamp and the ESC OFF text on
the instrument panel switch off.
WARNING
The ESC Sport mode should be activated
only when traffic conditions and the ability
of the driv
er allow it. Danger of skidding!
●
With ESC in Sport mode, the stabilising
function will be limited to allow for a sporti-
er drive. The driving wheels could spin and
the vehicle could skid.
●
If the ESC is deactivated, the vehicle sta-
bilisation function is not available.
Note
●
If the ASR is disconnected or the Sport
mode is sel
ected, cruise control* will be
switched off.
●
In ESC OFF mode, the ESC will be tempo-
rarily reactivated to assist the driver during
braking and will then switch back to pas-
sive mode when the brake pedal is re-
leased (depending on the model version).
Parking
To park the vehicl
e
When parking your vehicle, all legal require-
ments should be observed.
Al
ways note the following points when park-
ing the vehicle:
●
Park the vehicle on a suitable surface
›››
.
●
Set the parking brake
›
›
›
page 294 or con-
nect the electronic parking brake
›››
page 293.
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For an automatic gearbox, move the selec-
tor lever to position P.
●
Switch the engine off and remove the key
from the ignition. Turn the steering wheel
slightly to engage the steering lock.
●
With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
on flat ground and slopes, or even reverse
gear on hills, and release the clutch pedal.
●
When leaving the vehicle, take all keys with
you.
Additionally, on steep slopes and inclines
Before switching off the engine, rotate the
steering wheel so that if the vehicle should
move, it will be held by the kerb.
●
On slopes, turn the front wheels so that
they are against the edge of the kerb.
●
Uphill, turn the wheels towards the centre of
the road.
WARNING
●
Avoid parking the vehicl
e where the hot
exhaust system could ignite inflammable
materials, such as dry grass, low bushes,
spilt fuel or flammable materials.
●
Do not leave passengers inside a closed
vehicle, they may not be able to open
doors or windows. Locked doors hinder the
possibility of a rescue.
●
Children should not be left alone in the
vehicle. They could tamper with the hand-
brake or the gears, which could cause the
vehicle to move without control.
●
Depending on weather conditions, it may
become extremely hot or cold inside the
vehicle. This can be fatal.
Note
In vehicles with automatic transmission, the
key can only be remo
ved from the ignition
when the lever is in position P.
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