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Driving stability control systems
CONTROLS
Driving stability control systems
Vehicle features and options
Energy recovery
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
General information
In the event of danger, such as with locked
wheels, energy recovery is reduced in order to
prevent unstable driving situations.
Safety information
Warning
Without energy recovery, there is no braking
power of the electric motor available. The vehi‐
cle could roll further than anticipated. There is a
risk of accident. Adjust driving style to traffic
conditions. Watch traffic closely and actively in‐
tervene where appropriate.
Antilock Braking System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐
ing.
The vehicle maintains its steering power even
during full brake applications, which increases
the active safety.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
ABS is ready when the drive-ready state is
switched on.
Concept
Within the physical limits, the system helps to
keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing
engine speed and by applying brake intervention
to the individual wheels.
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically boosts the vehicle braking capabil‐
ity to the furthest possible extent. It reduces the
braking distance to a minimum during an emer‐
gency stop. This system utilizes all of the capa‐
bilities provided by the Antilock Brake System
ABS.
General information
DSC detects the following unstable driving con‐
ditions, for instance:
▷ Fishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
▷ Loss of traction of the front wheels, which
can lead to understeering.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to
page 147, is a version of the DSC where drive
power is optimized.
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Safety information
Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
Traction Control
Warning
Activating DTC
Via iDrive:
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
1. "My Vehicle"
2.
3.
"Traction control"
"TRACTION"
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator light
lights up.
Deactivating DTC
Via iDrive:
Indicator/warning lights
The indicator light flashes: DSC controls
the drive and braking forces.
1. "My Vehicle"
2.
"Traction control"
The indicator light lights up: DSC has
malfunctioned.
3. "DSC ON"
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator light
go out.
When drive-ready state is switched on, DTC is
automatically deactivated.
DTC Dynamic Traction Control
Concept
DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stability
Control where drive power is optimized.
Driving Dynamics Control
The system ensures maximum drive power on
unusual road conditions, for instance unplowed
snow covered roads, or loose road surfaces, but
with somewhat limited driving stability.
Concept
The Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine-tune
the vehicle's settings and features. Various pro‐
grams can be selected for this purpose.
When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maxi‐
mum traction. Driving stability is limited during
acceleration and when driving in curves.
Overview
Drive carefully.
Button in the vehicle
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC un‐
der the following special circumstances:
▷ When driving in slush or on uncleared, snow-
covered roads.
▷ When driving off from deep snow or loose
ground.
▷ When driving with tire chains.
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The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
Operating the programs
rently used.
ECO PRO+
Concept
ECO PRO+, refer to page 204, also limits the
maximum speed and reduces climate control
and lighting functions.
Driving Dynamics Control
Program
i3s: SPORT
COMFORT
ECO PRO
ECO PRO+
Comfort functions and the engine management
are adjusted.
COMFORT
Concept
For balanced tuning.
Activating ECO PRO+
Press button repeatedly until ECO PRO
+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Activating COMFORT
Press the button repeatedly until COM‐
FORT is displayed in the instrument
i3s: SPORT
Concept
cluster.
Sporty tuning of the steering and drivetrain for
greater driving agility.
ECO PRO
Concept
ECO PRO, refer to page 204, provides consis‐
tent tuning to maximize range.
Activating SPORT
Press the button repeatedly until
SPORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Comfort functions and the engine management
are adjusted.
The program can be configured to individual
preferences.
Displays
Activating ECO PRO
Program selection
Press the button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
Pressing the button displays a list
of the selectable programs. De‐
pending on your vehicle's optional
features, the list in the instrument
cluster can differ from the illustra‐
tion shown.
Configuring ECO PRO
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Selected program
2. "Vehicle settings"
The instrument cluster displays the selected pro‐
gram.
3. "Configure ECO PRO"
4. Select the desired setting.
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The ECO PRO and ECO PRO+ driving programs
are shown in the instrument cluster. In addition,
the display on the automatic climate control
lights up.
i3s: the SPORT driving program is displayed in
the instrument cluster.
Drive-off assistant
Concept
This system supports driving off on uphill grades.
The parking brake is not required.
Driving off with the drive-off assistant
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot brake.
2. Release the foot brake and drive off without
delay.
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.
Depending on the vehicle load, the vehicle may
roll back slightly.
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