Operation Manual

Traction control (TCS) 136
Electronic differential lock (EDL and XDS) 137
Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) 137
Brake Assist (HBA) 137
Hill Start Assist (HHC) 137
Multi collision brake (MCB) 138
Trailer stabilization system (TSA) 138
This chapter describes the functions of the brake and stabilization systems.
The error display is in Chapter » page 31, Warning lights.
The brake and stabilization systems are automatically activated each time the
ignition is switched on, unless otherwise indicated.
WARNING
The general information relating to the use of assistance systems must be
observed » page 135, in section Introduction.
Stability Control (ESC)
Read and observe
on page 136 first.
The ESC improves vehicle stability in dynamic driving situations, such as when
the vehicle starts to skid.
The ESC monitors whether the desired direction of the current vehicle motion
is occurring. In case of any deviation (e.g. oversteer), the ESC automatically
brakes individual wheels to maintain the desired direction.
During an intervention of the system, the warning light
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flashes in the instru-
ment cluster.
Enable/disable ESC Sport
The activation of the ESC sports allows a sportier driving style. With a slight
over or under steering of the vehicle take no ESC interventions take place and
the TCS is restricted so that the spinning of the wheels of the driven axle can
occur.
The activation or deactivation of the ESC sports can be done in one of two
ways.
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By pressing the Symbol key

for the activation and briefly pressing the but-
ton for the deactivation » Fig. 155 on page 136.
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Infotainment » Owner´s Manual Infotainment, chapter CAR - vehicle set-
tings.
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Upon activation, in the instrument cluster the indicator light  comes on and
the display shows the following message.
ESC sport: directional stabil. restricted.
ESC SPORT
Upon deactivation, in the instrument cluster the control indicator

turns off
and the display shows the following message.
Stabilisation control (ESC) activated.
ESC ON
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Read and observe on page 136 first.
ABS prevents the wheels locking when braking. Thus helping the driver to
maintain control of the vehicle.
The intervention of the ABS is noticeable from the pulsating movements of
the brake pedal which is accompanied by noises.
When the ABS system is active, do not brake periodically or reduce the pres-
sure on the brake pedal.
Traction control (TCS)
Fig. 155 System button: Vehicle with ESC / vehicle without ESC
Read and observe on page 136 first.
TCS prevents the spinning of the wheels of the driven axle. TCS reduces the
drive power transmitted to the wheels in the case of slipping wheels. Thus, for
example, driving on road surfaces with low grip is made easier.
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Driving