Deactivating/activating ESP®
WARNING
Under no circumstances should you
deactivate ESP® when the
ESP®
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. Proceed as follows:
• when driving off, apply as little throttle as
possible.
• while driving, ease up on the accelerator
pedal.
• adapt your speed to suit the prevailing road
and weather conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. ESP® cannot
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
For further information about ESP®.
Start the engine.
Press
or
on the steering wheel
to select the DriveAssist menu.
Press the
or
button to select
ESP.
Press the
button.
To deactivate: press
again.
The
warning lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on.
WARNING
When the
ESP® OFF warning
lamp is lit,
ESP® is deactivated.
If the
ESP® warning lamp and the
ESP® OFF warning lamp
remain lit,
ESP® is not available due to a malfunction.
When ESP® is deactivated or not operational,
vehicle stability in standard driving
maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP®.
To activate: press
again.
The
warning lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
See also:
Unfolding the skibag and loading skis
WARNING
The skibag is designed for up to four pairs of
skis. Do not load the skibag with any other
objects.
Always fasten the skibag securely. In an
accident, an unfastened ski bag can cau ...
Unlocking the driver's door (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be trigg ...
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