Emergency brake maneuver
X
Keep continuous full pressure on the
brake pedal.
G
WARNING
When the ABS is malfunctioning, the
hydraulic brake assistant and the ESP
®
are
also switched off.
When the ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels
may lock during hard braking, reducing
steering capability and extending the
braking distance.
G
WARNING
The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase brakingor steering efficiency
beyond that afforded by the condition of the
vehicle brakes and tires or the traction
afforded. The ABS cannot prevent
accidents, including those resulting from
excessive speed in turns, following
another vehicle too closely, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The
capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle
must never be exploited in a reckless or
dangerous manner which could jeopardize
the user’s safety or the safety of others.
Electronic Stability Program (ESP
®
)
Your vehicle is equipped with the
Electronic Stability Program (ESP
®
). The
ESP
®
is operational as soon as the drive
system is switched on and it monitors the
vehicle’s traction (force of adhesive
friction between the tires and the road
surface) and handling.
The ESP
®
recognizes when awheel is
spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid.
By applying brakes to the appropriate
wheel and by limiting the power output, the
ESP
®
works to stabilize the vehicle. The
ESP
®
is especially useful while driving off
and on wet or slippery road surfaces. The
ESP
®
also stabilizes the vehicle during
braking and steering maneuvers.
The ESP
®
warning lamp ÷ in the
instrument cluster flashes when the ESP
®
is
engaged.
The ESP
®
warning lamp ÷ in the
instrument cluster comes on when you
switch on the ignition. It goes out when the
drive system is active.
Depending on the driving situation, the
ESP
®
R
reduces the speed
R
selectively brakes individual wheels
R
equalizes the speed of the driven wheels
R
stabilizes the vehicle when braking
R
assists you in evasive maneuvers on all
roads
G
WARNING
If the ESP
®
warning lamp ÷ in the
instrument cluster flashes, proceed as
follows:
R
While driving off, apply as little
throttle as possible.
R
While driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
R
Adapt your speed and driving style to the
prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The ESP
®
cannot prevent accidents
resulting from excessive speed.
G
WARNING
The ESP
®
cannot prevent the naturallaws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase the traction afforded. The
ESP
®
cannot prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive speed in
turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent
accidents. The capabilities of an ESP
®
equipped vehicle must never be exploited
in a reckless or dangerous manner which
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