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Driving  
warning will have to be deactivated manually  
when driving with a trailer.  
fluid level in the reservoir is too lo so there  
Braking and parking  
is a risk of an accident page 331, Brake  
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fluid. Stop the vehicle and do not drive on.  
Obtain technical assistance.  
Braking system  
If the brake warning lamp lights up to-  
Control lamps  
gether with the ABS lamp this could be  
due to an ABS fault. When this function  
fails, the rear wheels can lock up. Under  
certain circumstances, the rear of the vehi-  
cle may skid, with the danger of losing con-  
trol. Stop and seek technical assistance.  
It lights up red  
Brake fluid level too low page 331 or fault in the  
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brake system.  
Do not carry on driving!  
If the lamp lights up, alone or accom-  
panied by a warning message on the instru-  
ment panel display, please go immediately  
to a specialised workshop to check the  
brake pads and to replace them if they are  
worn.  
It lights up red  
Electronic parking brake page 266 .  
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The warning lamp turns off when the handbrake is re-  
leased.  
It lights up yellow  
Information about the brakes  
Front brake pads worn.  
Contact a specialised workshop immediately.  
New brake pads  
For the first 200 to 300 km (100 to 200  
miles), new brake pads have not yet reached  
their maximum braking capacity, and need  
to be “run in” first. However, you can com-  
pensate for the slightly reduced braking ef-  
fect by applying more pressure on the brake  
pedal. Avoid overloading the brakes while  
running them in.  
WARNING  
When the ignition is switched on, the sta-  
tus of the brake system and the brake assist  
functions is automatically checked. The  
control lights on the instrument cluster  
light up briefly and then turn off again. If a  
warning light stays on permanently, there is  
a fault. Seek qualified technical assistance  
immediately.  
If the brake warning lamp does not go  
out or if it lights up when driving, the brake  
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Braking and parking  
Wear  
Corrosion  
Electromechanical brake servo (eBKV)  
The rate of wear on the brake pads depends  
a great deal on how you drive and the condi-  
tions in which the vehicle is operated. This is  
a particular problem in urban traffic and  
short stretches, or with very sporty driving.  
There may be a tendency for corrosion to  
form on the discs and dirt to build up on the  
brake pads if the vehicle is used infrequently  
or the brakes are not used very often.  
The electromechanical brake servo only  
works when the ignition is switched on and  
optimises the force of the foot by increasing  
the pressure that the driver exerts on the  
brake pedal.  
If the brakes are not used frequently, or if  
rust has formed on the disks, it is advisable to  
clean off the pads and disks by braking firmly  
Depending on the speed, the braking force  
and the environmental conditions (e.g. tem-  
perature, air humidity, etc.) noises may be  
produced when braking.  
If the electromechanical brake servo is not  
working, the brake pedal must be pressed  
harder, as the braking distance increases due  
to the lack of assistance from the servo  
brake.  
a few times at a moderately high speed  
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Fault in the brake system  
Wet roads or road salt  
If the brake pedal travel should ever increase  
suddenly, this may mean that one of the two  
brake circuits has failed. Drive immediately to  
the nearest specialised workshop and have  
the fault repaired. Drive there slowly and re-  
member that you will have to apply more  
pressure on the brake pedal and allow for  
longer stopping distances.  
WARNING  
In certain situations (for example, on driving  
through flooded areas, in severe downpours  
or after washing the vehicle) the braking ac-  
tion could be delayed if the discs and pads  
are damp, or frozen in winter. In this case the  
brakes should be “dried” by pressing the  
brake pedal several times.  
Any anomaly in the brake system can in-  
crease the braking distance, with the re-  
sulting risk of an accident.  
New brake pads and discs must be run in  
and do not have the correct friction during  
the first 200 km (124 miles). This reduced  
braking capacity may be offset by pressing  
on the brake pedal a little harder.  
At high speed and with the windscreen wip-  
ers activated, the brake pads will briefly  
touch the brake discs. This takes place, al-  
though unnoticeable to the driver, at regular  
intervals to improve the response time of the  
brakes when they are wet.  
Low brake fluid level  
If you are driving on roads which have  
Malfunctions can occur in the brake system if  
the brake fluid level is too low. The brake fluid  
level is monitored electronically.  
been salted, braking effectiveness may be  
decreased.  
Brakes can overheat if used excessively  
on slopes. Before driving down a long steep  
slope, it is advisable to reduce speed and  
change down into a lower gear or range.  
Therefore, using the engine brake relieves  
the brakes.  
Brake servo  
The effectiveness of the brakes can also be  
temporarily reduced if the vehicle is driven  
for some distance without using the brakes  
when there is a lot of salt on the road in win-  
ter. The layer of salt that accumulates on the  
discs and pads can be removed by gently ap-  
plying the brakes a few times.  
The brake servo increases the pressure you  
apply to the brake pedal. It works only when  
the engine is running.  
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265  
Driving  
Applying the electronic parking brake  
Gentle continuous braking causes the  
firmly at intervals than to apply the brakes  
continuously.  
brakes to overheat and the braking dis-  
tance will increase. Apply and then release  
the brakes alternately.  
The electronic parking brake can be activa-  
ted whenever the vehicle is at a standstill,  
even when the ignition is switched off. Acti-  
vate it whenever you leave or park the vehi-  
cle.  
Note  
Apply the brakes heavily to clean the  
If the brake servo is out of action, for ex-  
brake system only in a suitable traffic situa-  
tion. Do not put other road users in danger:  
there is risk of causing an accident.  
ample when the car is being towed, you will  
have to press the brake pedal considerably  
harder than normal to make up for the lack  
of servo assistance.  
Pull and hold the Fig. 175 button.  
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The parking brake is activated when the  
Ensure the vehicle does not move while in  
neutral, when the engine is stopped. The  
braking distance is increased considerably  
when the brake servo is not active.  
control light of button Fig. 175 and the  
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If you wish to equip the vehicle with ac-  
red control lamp on the instrument panel  
cessories such as a front spoiler or wheel  
covers, it is important that the flow of air to  
the front wheels is not obstructed, other-  
wise the brakes can overheat.  
is always on.  
If the brake is subjected to high stresses,  
Release the button.  
vapour bubbles may form in the brake sys-  
tem's pipes. This reduces the efficiency of  
the brakes.  
Disconnecting the electronic parking  
brake  
Non-standard or damaged front spoilers  
Switch the ignition on.  
Electronic parking brake (EPB)  
could restrict the airflow to the brakes and  
cause them to overheat. Before purchasing  
accessories please read the relevant in-  
structions.  
Press the button Fig. 175 . At the  
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same time step hard on the brake pedal or, if  
the engine is running, press the accelerator  
pedal slightly.  
The control lamp of button Fig. 175 (ar-  
CAUTION  
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row) and the red control lamp on the in-  
strument panel go out.  
Never let the brakes “drag” by leaving  
your foot on the pedal when it is not neces-  
sary to brake. This overheats the brakes, re-  
sulting in longer stopping distances and  
greater wear.  
Automatic release of the electronic park-  
ing brake upon moving off  
Before driving down a long, steep gradi-  
The electronic parking brake is automatically  
switched off when starting if, after the driv-  
er's door is closed and the driver's seat belt  
fastened, any of the following situations take  
place:  
Fig. 175 In the lower part of the centre  
console: electronic parking brake button  
ent, it is advisable to reduce speed and se-  
lect a lower gear. This makes use of engine  
braking and relieves the brakes. If you still  
have to use the brakes, it is better to brake  
The electronic parking brake replaces the  
handbrake  
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Braking and parking  
In vehicles with automatic gearboxes: a  
Automatic activation of the electronic  
parking brake when turning the ignition  
off  
Never use the electronic parking brake to  
gear is engaged or changed to another and  
the accelerator is pressed gently.  
stop the vehicle, unless it is an emergency.  
Braking distances can be considerably lon-  
ger, since, under certain circumstances,  
only the rear wheels brake. Always use the  
foot brake.  
In vehicles with manual gearboxes: the  
In vehicles with manual transmission, the  
electronic parking brake is activated auto-  
matically when turning the ignition off. This  
function can be deactivated through the In-  
clutch pedal is pressed fully before starting  
off and the accelerator is pressed gently.  
Never accelerate from the engine when a  
To facilitate certain manoeuvres there are  
gear range or a gear is engaged and the en-  
gine is running. The vehicle could move,  
even if the electronic parking brake is acti-  
vated.  
fotainment system page 89 .  
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exceptions that allow the automatic parking  
brake to be released without the driver's seat  
belt being fastened.  
Emergency brake function  
Only use the emergency brake function if  
you are unable to stop the vehicle with the  
When the electronic parking brake is  
The parking brake can be prevented from  
being automatically released by continuously  
switched on or off, there is a slight move-  
ment of the brake pedal. Be careful not to  
position your foot under the pedal.  
foot brake  
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pulling up the Fig. 175 switch when  
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starting off.  
Pull and hold the Fig. 175 button in  
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this position to forcefully brake the vehicle.  
At the same time, an acoustic warning can  
be heard.  
The electronic parking brake is not discon-  
nected until the button is released. This  
can facilitate starting off when a heavy load is  
CAUTION  
To prevent the vehicle from unintentionally  
moving when parking it, first apply the  
electronic parking brake and then remove  
your foot from the brake pedal.  
towed page 291 .  
To stop the braking process, release the  
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button or press the accelerator.  
Automatic activation of the electronic  
parking brake when exiting the vehicle in-  
correctly  
When the ESC “Sport” or ESC OFF mode is  
selected, ESC will reactivate to assist the  
driver during braking. Depending on the  
model version, the ESC will either switch  
back to its previous disconnected state or  
will remain on.  
Note  
In vehicles with automatic transmission, the  
electronic parking brake is activated auto-  
matically when exiting the vehicle incorrectly  
if:  
In vehicles with manual transmission,  
when you release the clutch pedal and ac-  
celerate at the same time, the electronic  
parking brake is automatically disconnec-  
ted.  
WARNING  
The selector lever is in the D/S or R or is in  
tiptronic mode.  
If the vehicle battery is flat, it will not be  
The improper use of the electronic parking  
brake can cause accidents and serious in-  
jury.  
possible to disconnect the electronic park-  
AND: the vehicle is stationary.  
AND: the driver door is open.  
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ing brake. Use the jump-start page 52 .  
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267  
Driving  
When connected, the Auto Hold function  
automatically prevents the vehicle from roll-  
ing when stationary without pressing the  
brake pedal.  
Switching the Auto Hold function on and  
off  
When the electronic parking brake is ap-  
plied or released, noises may be heard.  
Press the Auto Hold button  
trol lamp on the button goes out when the  
. The con-  
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The system performs automatic and au-  
dible tests sporadically in the parked vehi-  
cle if some time elapses without the elec-  
tronic parking brake being used.  
Auto Hold function is switched off.  
After detecting that the vehicle is stationary  
and the brake pedal has been released, the  
Auto Hold function holds the vehicle. The  
driver can lift their foot off the brake pedal.  
Automatically engaging and disengaging  
the Auto Hold function  
Auto Hold Function  
If the Auto Hold function was switched on via  
the Auto Hold button before switching the  
ignition off, the function will remain on the  
following time the ignition is switched on.  
When the driver touches the accelerator  
pedal or accelerates slightly to continue driv-  
ing, the Auto Hold function releases the  
brake. The vehicle moves according to the  
slope of the road.  
If the Auto Hold function was not switched  
on, it will automatically remain off next time  
the ignition is engaged.  
If the vehicle is stationary and one of the  
conditions required by the Auto Hold func-  
tion is impaired, it disconnects itself and the  
The Auto Hold function connects auto-  
matically if the following conditions are  
met (all points must be met at the same  
button's control light goes out Fig. 176 .  
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The electronic parking brake connects auto-  
matically, if necessary, to park the vehicle  
time  
):  
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safely  
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Fig. 176 In the lower part of the centre  
console: Auto Hold function button.  
1. The vehicle is kept stationary with the  
brake pedal on a flat surface or on a  
slope.  
Conditions for keeping the vehicle station-  
ary with the Auto Hold function  
The indicator lamp of the Auto Hold  
2. The engine rotates “correctly”.  
Fig. 176 button remains on when the Au-  
to Hold function is connected.  
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The driver door must be closed.  
The driver's seat belt must be fastened.  
The engine is running.  
The Auto Hold function is automatically  
turned off if the following conditions are  
met:  
Once connected, the Auto Hold function as-  
sists the driver in keeping the vehicle station-  
ary at repeated intervals or for a certain peri-  
od of time with the engine running, for ex-  
ample, when going up a slope, when stop-  
ped at traffic lights or in heavy traffic with in-  
termittent stops.  
1. If any of the conditions mentioned on  
page 268, Conditions for keeping  
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the vehicle stationary with the Au-  
to Hold function are no longer met.  
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Braking and parking  
2. If the engine is running irregularly or an  
anomaly is detected.  
electronic parking brake is automatically  
connected, it may cause damage.  
WARNING  
When the ignition is switched on, the status  
of the brake system and the brake assist  
functions is automatically checked. The  
control lights on the instrument cluster  
light up briefly and then turn off again. If a  
warning light stays on permanently, there is  
a fault. Seek qualified technical assistance  
immediately.  
3. If the engine stalls.  
4. Manual gearbox: If the clutch and the  
accelerator are pressed at the same  
time.  
Stabilisation and brake as-  
sistance systems  
Automatic gearbox: If the accelerator is  
pressed  
Control lamps  
5. Automatic gearbox: If any of the tyres  
has only minimal contact with the  
ground, e.g. in the case of axle articula-  
tion.  
It lights up  
Brake assist systems  
Fault in the ESC or ABS, or disconnection caused by  
the system.  
The ESC works in combination with the ABS. If the ABS  
fails, the lamp also lights up.  
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)  
WARNING  
The ESC helps to improve safety. It reduces  
the tendency to skid and improves the stabil-  
ity and roadholding of the vehicle. The ESC  
detects critical handling situations, such as  
vehicle understeer or oversteer, or wheel-  
spin on the driving wheels. It stabilises the  
vehicle by braking individual wheels or by re-  
ducing the engine torque. The warning lamp  
will flash on the instrument panel when the  
ESC is intervening .  
The smart technology incorporated into  
the Auto Hold function cannot defy the  
laws of physics; it only works within the lim-  
its of the system. The greater convenience  
provided by the Auto Hold function should  
never tempt you to take any risk that may  
compromise safety.  
Flashes  
ESC or TCS activated.  
It lights up  
Never leave the vehicle running and with  
TCS manually deactivated.  
the Auto Hold function switched on.  
Or: ESC in Sport mode page 272 .  
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The Auto Hold function cannot always  
The ESC includes the anti-lock brake system  
(ABS), the hydraulic brake assist (HBA), the  
traction control system (TCS), electronic dif-  
ferential lock (EDS), electronic torque con-  
trol (XDS) and the tractor-trailer sway mitiga-  
tion.  
keep the vehicle stationary uphill or down-  
hill or stop it sufficiently, for example, on  
slippery or frozen surfaces.  
Or: ESC manually deactivated page 272 .  
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It lights up  
Note  
ABS faulty or does not work.  
Before entering a car wash, always switch  
off the Auto Hold function, because if the  
ESC also helps stabilise the vehicle by chang-  
ing the torque.  
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269  
Driving  
The TCS can be deactivated when wheel spin  
the other driven wheel. This function is ac-  
tive up to approximately 100 km/h (62 mph).  
case the front axle, which results in under-  
steer or “lengthening” of the trajectory.  
is desirable page 272 .  
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To prevent the disc brake of the braked  
wheel from overheating, the EDL cuts out  
automatically if subjected to excessive loads.  
The vehicle can still be driven. The EDL will  
switch on again automatically when the  
brake has cooled down.  
The XDS can detect and correct this effect  
via the sensors and signals of the ESC.  
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)  
ABS prevents the wheels from locking up un-  
der braking until the vehicle has reached a  
virtual standstill. You can continue to steer  
the vehicle even when the brakes are on full.  
Keep your foot on the brake pedal and do  
not pump the brakes. You will feel the brake  
pedal pulsate while the ABS is working.  
Via the ESC, the XDS will brake the inside  
wheel and counter the excess driving torque  
of that wheel. This means that the requested  
trajectory is much more precise.  
XDS works in combination with the ESC and  
is always active, even when TCS is switched  
off, or when the ESC is in Sport mode or dis-  
connected.  
Tractor-trailer sway mitigation  
If the vehicle is pulling a trailer, it will control  
the following: tractor-trailers tend to sway.  
When the swaying of the trailer is felt by the  
vehicle and detected by the ESC, it will auto-  
matically brake the towing vehicle within the  
limits of the system and mitigate the sway.  
Tractor-trailer sway mitigation is not available  
If the running gear or brake system is modi-  
fied, the effectiveness of the ABS could be  
severely limited.  
Multi-collision brake  
The multi-collision brake consists of auto-  
matic braking activated by the Airbag control  
unit. It is activated when, in the event of an  
accident, the Airbag control unit detects de-  
celerations above the activation level, and  
braking is managed by the ESC system.  
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)  
The brake assist system can reduce the re-  
quired braking distance. The braking force is  
automatically boosted if you press the brake  
pedal quickly in an emergency. You must  
keep pressing the brake pedal until the dan-  
ger has passed.  
in all countries page 297 .  
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Electronic engine torque management  
(XDS)  
When taking a curve, the driveshaft differen-  
tial allows the outer wheel to turn at a higher  
speed than the inner wheel. In this way, the  
wheel that is turning faster (outer wheel) re-  
ceives less drive torque than the inner wheel.  
This may mean that in certain situations the  
torque delivered to the inner wheel is too  
high, causing the wheels to spin. On the oth-  
er hand, the outer wheel is receiving a lower  
drive torque than it could transmit. This can  
cause a loss of grip on the drive axle, in this  
In the event of an accident, the multi-colli-  
sion brake can help the driver by braking to  
avoid the risk of skidding during the accident  
and causing other collisions.  
Traction control (TCS)  
In the event of the wheels spinning, the TCS  
reduces the engine torque to adapt to the  
road condition. This helps the car to start  
moving, accelerate or climb a gradient.  
The following actions control automatic  
braking during the accident:  
When the driver presses the accelerator,  
the automatic braking does not take place.  
Electronic differential lock (EDL)  
When the EDL detects wheelspin, it brakes  
the spinning wheel and directs the power to  
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Braking and parking  
When the braking pressure through press-  
to the lack of assistance from the servo  
brake.  
Always 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.  
ing the brake pedal is greater than the sys-  
tem’s braking pressure the vehicle will brake  
automatically.  
Brake blending1)  
Multi-collision braking will not be available  
The brake energy recuperation can generate  
a braking effect. This braking effect depends  
on the selected driving programme and the  
level of charge of the high-voltage battery.  
if there is an anomaly in the ESC system.  
Please remember that the accident risk  
Electromechanical brake servo (eBKV)  
always increases if you drive fast, especially  
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 system can-  
not prevent accidents: risk of accidents!  
With the ignition switched on, the electro-  
mechanical brake servo supports the force  
of the foot by increasing the pressure that  
the driver exerts on the brake pedal. When  
the brakes are applied by the driver assist  
systems, such as those regulated by the ACC  
(adaptive cruise control) or emergency brak-  
ing, the brake pedal may move downwards.  
After disconnecting the ignition, the assis-  
tance of the brake servo is progressively re-  
duced. Once stopped, immobilise the vehi-  
cle to prevent it from moving. Please follow  
If the braking effect caused by the recupera-  
tion is very intense, the vehicle’s brake lights  
with turn on. The electric engine, when op-  
erating as an alternator, can generate brak-  
ing torque on the front wheels based on the  
RPM and the temperature and charge level  
of the high-voltage battery.  
Accelerate with caution on slippery sur-  
faces (for example, icy or snow-covered).  
Despite the control systems, the driven  
wheels could spin, affecting the stability of  
the vehicle: risk of accident!  
These variable parameters cause fluctuating  
electric decelerations which are hydraulically  
compensated according to the driver’s de-  
sires. This function is called “brake blending”  
and it combines mechanical braking with the  
engine brake effect.  
Note  
the parking instructions page 273 .  
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The ABS and TCS will only operate cor-  
If the electromechanical brake servo does  
not work, the red symbol indicating failure  
in the brake system appears in the instru-  
ment panel. When braking with the faulty  
electromechanical brake servo, vibration of  
the brake pedal may occur.  
rectly if the four wheels have identical  
tyres. Any differences in the rolling radius  
of the tyres can cause the system to reduce  
engine power when this is not desired.  
WARNING  
Driving at high speed on icy, slippery wet  
ground can result in loss of vehicle control  
and serious injury to the driver and passen-  
gers.  
The regulating processes of the systems  
can make noises due to their operation.  
If the electromechanical brake servo is not  
working, the brake pedal must be pressed  
harder, as the braking distance increases due  
The ESC, ABS, TCS, EDS and the electron-  
If the warning lamp or lights up,  
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ic torque control systems cannot exceed  
the limits imposed by the laws of physics.  
there could be a fault page 82 .  
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1)  
Valid for hybrid vehicles  
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Driving  
the TCS or activating the ESC in “Sport”  
mode.  
tion, the control lamp lights up on the in-  
strument panel.  
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, TCS and EDS.  
Disconnecting and connecting the TCS  
Disconnecting and connecting the ESC  
The TCS can be switched on and off by  
In some versions of the model, the electron-  
ic stability programme (ESC) can also be  
switched off.  
briefly pressing the button on the centre  
console Fig. 177 .  
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Connecting and disconnecting  
the ESC and TCS  
OR: in the infotainment system, press the  
The ESC can be switched on and off by  
function button > Assistants > ESC Menu  
briefly pressing the button on the centre  
page 89. In vehicles with a driver informa-  
tion system the corresponding indication will  
be displayed.  
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console Fig. 177 .  
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OR: in the infotainment system press >  
Assistants > ESC Menu page 89 . In vehi-  
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When the TCS is disconnected the control  
lamp lights up on the instrument panel.  
cles with a driver information system the cor-  
responding indication will be displayed.  
When the ESC is disconnected the control  
warning lamp lights up on the instrument  
panel.  
Disconnecting and connecting the ESC in  
“Sport” mode  
In “Sport” mode, the ESC can be switched  
off and on by briefly pressing the button on  
ESC in “Offroad” mode  
the centre console Fig. 177 .  
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Fig. 177 In the lower part of the centre  
console: button to switch the ESC off/on  
Select the Offroad profile to switch it on  
OR: in the infotainment system, press the  
page 228. The interventions of the ASR,  
as well as of the EDS and the ABS system  
adapt to irregular terrain.  
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function button > Assistants > ESC Menu  
The ESC is switched on automatically when  
the engine is started, and only works when  
the engine is running and includes the ABS,  
EDS and TCS systems.  
page 89. In vehicles with a driver informa-  
tion system the corresponding indication will  
be displayed.  
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In the following exceptional situations it may  
make sense to activate the Offroad mode to  
allow the wheels to spin:  
When “Sport” mode is connected, the inter-  
ventions of the ESC to stabilise the vehicle,  
and the traction control (TCS) interventions  
are limited. In vehicles with 4-wheel drive,  
the TCS is disconnected completely . In addi-  
The TCS function should only be switched  
off in situations in which traction is insuffi-  
cient.  
When “swinging” the vehicle to get it un-  
stuck.  
Depending on the finishes and versions,  
there is the possibility of disconnecting only  
Driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces.  
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Braking and parking  
When driving on rough terrain with much  
On slopes, turn the front wheels so that  
they are against the edge of the kerb.  
mode when the brake pedal is released (de-  
pending on the model version).  
of the car's weight is lifted off the wheels  
(axle articulation).  
Uphill, turn the wheels towards the centre  
of the road.  
Steep descents with braking on unpaved  
terrain.  
Parking  
WARNING  
For your safety we recommend that you turn  
off the Offroad mode when it is not abso-  
lutely necessary.  
Avoid parking the vehicle where the hot  
To park the vehicle  
exhaust system could ignite inflammable  
materials, such as dry grass, low bushes,  
spilt fuel or flammable materials.  
When parking your vehicle, all legal require-  
ments should be observed.  
To disconnect the “Offroad” mode, select a  
different driving mode.  
Do not leave passengers inside a closed  
vehicle, they may not be able to open doors  
or windows. Locked doors hinder the possi-  
bility of a rescue.  
Always note the following points when park-  
ing the vehicle:  
WARNING  
The ESC Sport mode should be activated  
only when traffic conditions and the ability  
of the driver allow it. Danger of skidding!  
Park the vehicle on a suitable surface  
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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.  
Connect the electronic parking brake  
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With ESC in Sport mode, the stabilising  
function will be limited or fully deactivated  
(depending on the model version) for  
sportier driving. The driving wheels could  
spin and the vehicle could skid.  
With an automatic gearbox, switch on the  
Depending on weather conditions, it may  
parking lock by pressing the P button.  
become extremely hot or cold inside the  
vehicle. This can be fatal.  
Stop the engine and turn off the ignition.  
Turn the steering wheel slightly to engage  
the steering lock.  
If the ESC is deactivated, the vehicle sta-  
bilisation function is not available.  
With a manual gearbox, engage first gear  
on flat ground and slopes, or even reverse  
gear on hills, and release the clutch pedal.  
Note  
If the TCS or ESC is switched off or  
When leaving the vehicle, take all keys with  
“Sport” mode is selected, the cruise control  
system switches off.  
you.  
In ESC OFF mode, the ESC will be tempo-  
Additionally, on steep slopes and inclines  
rarily reactivated to assist the driver during  
braking and will then switch back to passive  
Before switching off the engine, rotate the  
steering wheel so that if the vehicle should  
move, it will be held by the kerb.  
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