Hill Descent Control is active.
Hill Descent Control is not active.
If hill descent control is not active, the indicator light turns gray. The system is activated, but it is not regulating.
When is it active?
Hill descent control is automatically activated under the following conditions:
The vehicle engine must be running.
The speed must be less than approx. 30 km/h (approx. 19 mph), the
The gradient must be at least 10%.
indicator light appears in the instrument cluster display.
The brake pedal or accelerator pedal must not be pressed.
Hill Descent Control is deactivated if the speed is higher than approx. 30 km/h (approx. 19 mph), when the brake pedal or accelerator pedal is pressed, or the
gradient is less than 5%.
WARNING
The intelligent technology of hill descent control cannot overcome the natural laws of physics and it can only operate within the limits of the system. Do not allow
the increased convenience of the Hill Descent Control to tempt you into taking risks.
Unintentional vehicle movements can cause serious injuries.
Hill descent control is not a replacement for the driver's attention.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions.
Hill descent control cannot hold the vehicle on the incline or brake sufficiently going downhill in every situation, for example if the ground is slippery or icy.
WARNING
Always be ready to brake. If this is not the case, accidents and injuries may result.
Hill descent control is merely a tool and cannot sufficiently brake the vehicle going downhill under every circumstance.
The vehicle can go faster despite the hill descent control.
Steering
Steering information
To make it more difficult to steal the vehicle, the steering must always be locked before leaving the vehicle.
Steering
Power steering on an electromechanical steering system adjusts automatically based on the driving speed, the steering torque, and the steering angle of the
wheels. Electromechanical power steering works only when the engine is running. The steering also works if the start-stop system engages and the engine
switches off.
If the power steering system is impaired or malfunctioning, a significantly greater amount of force than normal must be used to steer.
On vehicles with Driving Mode Selection, power steering handling can be influenced by the selected driving mode.
Mechanical steering column lock (steering lock)
On vehicles with an ignition lock, the steering column is locked mechanically:
Locking the steering column:
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Depending on the vehicle equipment: move the selector lever into the position.
3. Remove the vehicle key.
4. Turn the steering wheel slightly, until you hear the steering lock engage.
Unlocking the steering column:
1. To release the steering lock, turn the steering wheel slightly.
2. Insert the vehicle key in the ignition lock.
3. Hold the steering wheel in position and switch on the ignition.
Countersteering assist
The countersteering assist provides the driver with steering assistance in critical driving situations. Additional steering power supports the driver when
countersteering ⇒
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