Traction

Traction is the result of friction between the tires and the road surface.

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    Opening
    •► Switch off the engine. •► Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. KEYLESS-GO: open the driver’s door. This switches the ignition to position 0, which corresponds to having r ...

    Direction of rotation
    Tires with a specified direction of rotation have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk of hydroplaning. You will only gain these benefits if the correct direction of rotation is mainta ...

    4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
    Observe the "Important safety notes" section. Traction control is part of ESP®. Traction control brakes the drive wheels individually if they spin. This enables you to pull away a ...