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Seite 107 Driving stability control systemsControls Driving stability control systems Always be ready to apply the brake Vehicle features and options Always be ready to apply the brake, be‐ This chapter describes all standard, country- cause without energy recovery there is also no specific and optional features offered with the braking action through the electric drive unit. series. It also describes features that are not The vehicle could roll further than anticipated. necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to This may constitute a danger for other traffic.◀ the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the DSC Dynamic Stability respective features and systems. Control The concept Antilock Brake System ABS DSC prevents traction loss in the power ABS prevents locking of the wheels during wheels when driving off and accelerating. braking. DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐ The vehicle contains its steering power eventions such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Within during full brake applications, thus increasingthe physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi‐ active safety. cle on a steady course by reducing engine speed and by applying brakes to the individual ABS is ready when car is ready to drive. wheels. Note Brake assistant Adjust your driving style to the situation When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system An appropriate driving style is always the automatically produces the greatest possible responsibility of the driver. braking force boost. It reduces the braking dis‐ tance to a minimum during emergency stop. The laws of physics cannot be repealed, not This system utilizes all of the benefits providedeven with DSC. by ABS. Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedalmargin by driving in a risky manner.◀ for the duration of the emergency stop. Do not deactivate DSC when driving with roof load Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control Energy recovery DSC when driving with roof load, e.g. roof- In the event of danger, such as with locked mounted luggage rack. wheels, energy recovery is reduced in order to Otherwise, driving safety is not given in driv‐ prevent unstable driving situations. ing-critical situation due to the elevated center of gravity.◀ 107 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15

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