Controls
Driving stability control systems
Driving stability control systems
Vehicle equipment
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
The concept
DSC prevents traction loss in the driving wheels
when driving away and accelerating.
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐
tions, such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Subject
to physical limits, DSC helps to keep the vehicle
on a steady course by reducing engine speed
and by applying brakes to the individual wheels.
Antilock Brake System ABS
Adjust your driving style to the situation
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐
ing.
An appropriate driving style is always the
responsibility of the driver.
The vehicle remains steerable even during full
brake applications, thus increasing active
safety.
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even
with DSC.
Do not reduce the additional safety margin with
a risky driving style, as otherwise there is a risk
of an accident.◀
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
Electronic brake-force
distribution
The system controls the brake pressure in the
rear wheels to ensure stable braking behavior.
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐
duced during acceleration and when driving in
bends.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.
Brake assistant
Deactivating DSC
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the maximum braking
force boost. It thus helps to achieve the shortest
possible braking distance during full braking.
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by ABS.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the full braking.
Press and hold the button, but not lon‐
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
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