DRIVER SUPPORT
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Electronic stability control (ESC) -
operation
Selection of level - Sport mode
The ESC system is always activated - it cannot be
deactivated.
However, the driver can select
the Sport mode, which allows
for a more active driving experi-
ence.
In Sport mode the system
detects whether the accelera-
tor pedal, steering wheel movements and corner-
ing are more active than in normal driving and
then allows controlled skidding with the rear sec-
tion up to a certain level before it intervenes and
stabilises the car.
If the driver stops a controlled skid by releasing
the accelerator pedal, for example, then the ESC
system intervenes and stabilises the car.
With Sport mode, maximum traction is also
obtained if the car has become stuck, or when
driving on a loose surface - e.g. sand or deep
snow.
Proceed as follows to select Sport mode:
Sport mode is selected in the menu system MY
CAR. For a description of the menu system, see
MY CAR (p. 113).
Sport mode is indicated in the com-
bined instrument panel by means of
this symbol illuminating with a constant
glow until the driver deselects the
function or until the engine is switched off - after
the next time the engine is started the ESC sys-
tem is back in its normal mode once again.
Related information
•Electronic stability control (ESC) - general
(p. 186)
•Electronic stability control (ESC) - symbols
and messages (p. 189)
•MY CAR (p. 113)
