– The vehicle is damaged in the area of the
Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESC)
hulls, e.g. as a result of a parking impact.
The electronic stabilisation programme helps to
reduce the risk of skidding and to improve
stability in certain driving situations by braking
the necessary wheels. The electronic
– The field of vision of the cameras is blocked
by an accessory, e.g. a bicycle carrier
system.
stabilisation programme detects limiting driving
dynamics situations such as vehicle oversteer
and understeer or wheel slip. The system helps
to stabilise the vehicle by selectively
intervening on the brakes or by reducing the
engine torque.
– Changes have been made to the paintwork
in the area of the camera or structural
changes, e.g. to the front of the vehicle or to
the running gear.
Solution for all cases
– Switch off the system temporarily.
– Check if any of the above causes are present.
The electronic stabilisation programme has
limitations. It is very important to know that the
electronic stabilisation programme cannot
override the laws of physics. The electronic
stabilisation programme will not be able to
assist the driver in all situations that the driver
will encounter. For example, the electronic
stabilisation programme will not be able to
intervene whenever there is a sudden change in
road conditions. If, while driving on a dry road,
you suddenly enter a wet, muddy or snowy
section of the road, the electronic stabilisation
programme cannot intervene in the same way
as if the road was dry. In the case of "aquapla-
ning" (when driving on a film of water instead
of on the road), the electronic stabilisation
programme cannot help the driver to control
the vehicle because contact with the road
surface is lost and, as a result, the vehicle
cannot be braked or controlled.
– Once the source of the error has been
eliminated, the system can be switched
on again.
– If the system still behaves unusually, have it
by a specialist workshop
checked
.
Brake Assist Systems
Information relating to brake assist
systems
The vehicle is equipped with brake assist
systems. These systems may assist the driver in
critical driving or braking situations. Brake assist
systems cannot override the limits imposed by
physics or keep the vehicle under control in any
critical driving or braking situation. The driver is
When cornering quickly, it is particularly important to
The electronic stabilisation programme cannot
always be as effective in the event of a difficult
situation as when driving more slowly, especially
on winding roads.
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Driving with brake assist systems
Speed and driving style must always be adapted
to the visibility, weather, road and traffic
conditions. The electronic stabilisation
Brake assist systems operate with the engine
running. No special conditions are necessary.
programme cannot override the limits imposed
by physics, nor improve the available power
transmission, nor keep the vehicle on the road
when the vehicle swerves due to driver
distraction.
However, the electronic stabilisation programme
improves the vehicle's controllability and helps
to maintain the desired vehicle path in extreme
sea conditions by exploiting the driver's steering
wheel movements. If the vehicle is driven at such
speed that the vehicle leaves the road
When the brake assist systems are adjusting,
the brake pedal may vibrate or make noises.
Even so, continue to brake with the required
force. Keep the required brake pedal pressure
constant. If necessary, monitor the vehicle's
trajectory while pressing the brake pedal.
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