Driving
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Disconnecting and connecting the ESC in
“Sport” mode
Uphill, turn the wheels towards the centre of
the road.
Parking
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The ECS in “Sport” mode can be turned on
To park the vehicle
WARNING
or off in the infotainment system: press the
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function button > Assistants > ESC Menu
Avoid parking the vehicle where the hot
When parking your vehicle, all legal require-
ments should be observed.
exhaust system could ignite inflammable
materials, such as dry grass, low bushes,
spilt fuel or flammable materials.
page 93. In vehicles with a driver informa-
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tion system the corresponding indication will
be displayed.
Always note the following points when park-
ing the vehicle:
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Do not leave passengers inside a closed
When “Sport” mode is connected, the inter-
ventions of the ESC to stabilise the vehicle,
and the traction control (TCS) interventions
are limited. In addition, the control lamp
lights up on the instrument panel.
vehicle, they may not be able to open
doors or windows. Locked doors hinder the
possibility of a rescue.
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Park the vehicle on a suitable surface
Connect the electronic parking brake
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Children should not be left alone in the
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Automatic transmission: switch on the park-
ing lock by pressing button P.
vehicle. They could tamper with the hand-
brake or the gears, which could cause the
vehicle to move without control.
WARNING
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Stop the engine and turn off the ignition.
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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Depending on weather conditions, it may
Turn the steering wheel slightly to engage the
steering lock.
become extremely hot or cold inside the
vehicle. This can be fatal.
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With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
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With ESC in Sport mode, the stabilising
on flat ground and slopes, or even reverse
gear on hills, and release the clutch pedal.
function will be limited to allow for a sporti-
er drive. The driving wheels could spin and
the vehicle could skid.
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When leaving the vehicle, take all keys with
you.
Note
Additionally, on steep slopes and inclines
If the TCS is switched off or the Sport mode
is selected, the cruise control is switched
off.
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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On slopes, turn the front wheels so that
they are against the edge of the kerb.
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