Driving
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When the br
aking pr
essur
e thr
ough pr
ess-
ing the br
ak
e pedal is greater than the sys-
tem’s braking pressure the vehicle will brake
automatically.
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Multi-collision braking will not be available
if ESC is malfunctioning.
WARNING
Driving at high speed on icy, slippery wet
ground can result in loss of vehicle control
and serious injury t
o the driver and passen-
gers.
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The ESC, ABS, ASR, EDS and the electron-
ic torque control system cannot exceed the
limits imposed by the laws of physics. Al-
ways 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, espe-
cially 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 sys-
tem cannot prevent accidents: risk of acci-
dents!
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Accelerate with caution on slippery sur-
faces (for e
xample, icy or snow-covered).
Despite the control systems, the driven
wheels could spin, affecting the stability of
the vehicle: risk of accident!
Note
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The ABS and ASR will only oper
ate cor-
rectly if the four wheels hav
e identical
tyres. Any differences in the rolling radius
of the tyres can cause the system to re-
duce engine power when this is not desired.
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The regulating processes of the systems
can make noises due to their operation.
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If the warning lamp or lights up,
there could be a fault
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page 79.
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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 and ASR
The ESC is switched on automatically when
the engine is st
art
ed, and only w
orks when
the engine is running and includes the ABS,
EDS and ASR syst
ems.
The ASR function shoul
d only be s
wit
ched off
in situations in which traction is insufficient.
Depending on the finishes and versions, there
is the possibility of disconnecting only the
ASR or activating the ESC in “Sport” mode.
Disconnecting and connecting the ASR
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The ASR can be disconnected and connec-
ted using the Easy Connect system
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page 82. In vehicles with a driver informa-
tion system* the corresponding indication will
be displayed.
When the ASR is disconnected, the control
warning light lights up on the instrument
cluster.
Disconnecting and connecting the ESC in
“Sport” mode
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In “Sport” mode, the ESC can be discon-
nected and connected using the Easy Con-
nect system
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page 82. In vehicles with a
driver information system* the corresponding
indication will be displayed.
When “Sport” mode is connected, the inter-
ventions of the ESC to stabilise the vehicle,
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