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document_0900452a8179700c.book Seite 198 Donnerstag, 22. März 2007 10:19 10 198 Intelligent technology pedal very quickly, the brake assist system automatically boosts the The ASR works in conjunction with the ABS. If a malfunction should braking force to the maximum level, up to the point where the anti-occur in the ABS, the ASR will also be out of action. lock brake function (ABS) intervenes to stop the wheels from locking. You should then keep the brake pedal pressed until the Switching on vehicle has braked to the required speed. The brake assist system The ESP is switched on automatically when the engine is started switches itself off as soon as you release the brake pedal.and performs a self-test routine. As soon as this routine is complete, The brake assist system will not be operative if there is a malfunc-the system switches back to normal operating mode. If the traction tion in the ABS. control system (ASR) has been deactivated (for one of the reasons noted below) you can switch it back on manually by pressing the switch ⇒ page 196, fig. 203. The message ESP/ASR on will appear WARNING briefly in the display. If the traction control system (ASR) has been Please remember that the accident risk always increases if you deactivated, it will switch back on automatically at a speed of about drive too fast, especially in corners or on a slippery road, or if you 70 km/h on vehicles with front-wheel drive. follow too close behind the vehicle in front of you. An increased You can switch the traction control system (ASR) on again if neces- accident risk cannot be compensated even by the brake assist sary by pressing the switch ⇒ page 196, fig. 203. system, so always be sure to maintain a safe speed.Switching off If required, the ASR can also be switched off manually by pressing Traction control system (ASR) the switch briefly ⇒ page 196, fig. 203 (for less than 3 seconds). The The traction control system prevents the driven wheels ESP warning lamp lights up when the traction control system (ASR) is switched off, see ⇒ page 16. The message ASR off will appear in from spinning when the car is accelerating. the display. For safety reasons, the system can only be switched off General notes at speeds below 50 km/h on vehicles with front-wheel drive. The ASR can be deactivated at any speed on vehicles with four-wheel The traction control system (ASR) is one of the functions incorpo-drive. rated in the electronic stabilisation program (ESP).The traction control system should normally remain switched on at The traction control system (ASR) helps the car to start moving, all times. It should only be switched off manually in particular accelerate and climb a gradient in slippery conditions where this circumstances where a certain amount of wheel slip may be desir- may otherwise be difficult or even impossible. able. For example: How the system works • when driving with snow chains The ASR acts automatically i.e. without the driver's intervention. • when driving in deep snow or on loose surfaces With the aid of the ABS sensors ⇒ page 197, the ASR monitors the • when rocking the car backwards and forwards to free it. speed of the driven wheels. If the wheels start to spin, the engine The ASR should be switched on again afterwards as soon as power is reduced automatically to match the amount of grip avail-possible. able. The system works at all speeds.

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