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- Fig. 1 Centre console: ESC button
The ESC is switched on automatically when the engine is started.
The ESC operates in several levels. Depending on which level is selected,
the stabilising function of the ESC is restricted or switched off, and
the vehicle is stabilised to a greater or lesser degree.
In the following special situations, it may be advisable to switch on
the sport mode to allow a certain amount of wheelspin:
- Rocking the car backwards and forwards to free it
- Driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces
ESC levels
(A)
(B) Sport mode on
(C) ESC/ASR off
(D) Sport mode off or ESC/ASR on
(B) Sport mode on
(C) ESC/ASR off
(D) Sport mode off or ESC/ASR on
| (A) |
(B) |
(C) |
(D) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Characteristics |
The stabilising function of the ESC and
traction control system (ASR) is restricted
WARNING!. |
The stabilisation function is no longer
available
WARNING!.
ESC and traction control system (ASR) are switched off. |
The stabilising function of the ESC and
traction control system (ASR) is fully available again. |
| Operation |
Press the
button briefly. |
Press the
button for longer than 3 seconds. |
Press the
button again. |
| Indicator
lamps |
lights up. |
and
  
  *
light up. |
goes out, or
and
*
go out. |
| Driver messages*
|
Stabilisation control:
sport. Warning! Restricted stability |
Stabilisation control:
off. Warning! Restricted stability |
Stabilisation control
(ESC): on |
You should switch on the sport mode or switch off the ESC/traction control
system (ASR) only if your driving ability and the traffic conditions
allow you to do so safely – danger of skidding!
- The stabilising functionality is restricted when sport mode is switched on. The driven wheels may start to spin, causing the vehicle to lose grip, in particular on slippery or wet roads.
- When the ESC/traction control system (ASR) is switched off, the vehicle will not be stabilised.