Driving stability control systems
Controls
Driving stability control systems
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer
is being used, the vehicle may roll back
slightly.
Driving off without delay
After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐
ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant
will not hold the vehicle in place for more than
approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin
rolling back.◀
Antilock Brake System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
The vehicle remains steerable even during full
brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
The concept
DSC prevents traction loss in the driving
wheels when driving away and accelerating.
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Sub‐
ject to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the
vehicle on a steady course by reducing engine
speed and by applying brakes at individual
wheels.
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost. This then reduces braking dis‐
tance to a minimum during full braking. This
system utilizes all of the benefits provided by
ABS.
Adjust your driving style to the situation
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the full braking.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even
with DSC.
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀
Drive-off assistant
This system supports driving away on gradi‐
ents. The parking brake is not required.
Indicator/warning lamps
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot
brake.
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐
trols the drive forces and brake forces.
2. Release the foot brake and drive away
without delay.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
failed.
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