Braking and parking
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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).
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Uphill, turn the wheels towards the centre
of the road.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
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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.
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Stop the engine and turn off the ignition.
Turn the steering wheel slightly to engage
the steering lock.
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If the ESC is deactivated, the vehicle sta-
bilisation function is not available.
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With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
on flat ground and slopes, or even reverse
gear on hills, and release the clutch pedal.
Note
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If the TCS or ESC is switched off or
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When leaving the vehicle, take all keys with
“Sport” mode is selected, the cruise control
system switches off.
you.
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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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