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Driving stability control systems
CONTROLS
Driving stability control systems
engine speed and by applying brakes to the indi‐
vidual wheels.
Vehicle features and options
To improve traction, the drive type may be
changed, refer to page 58.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
General information
DSC detects the following unstable driving con‐
ditions, for instance:
▷ Fishtailing, which can lead to oversteering.
▷ Loss of traction of the front wheels, which
can lead to understeering.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC, refer to
page 149, is a version of the DSC where forward
momentum is optimized.
Anti-lock Braking System ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐
ing.
Safety information
The vehicle maintains its steering power even
during full brake applications, which increases
the active safety.
Warning
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgment in assessing the
traffic conditions. Based on the limits of the
system, it cannot independently react to all traf‐
fic situations. There is a risk of accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where appropri‐
ate.
ABS is ready when vehicle is ready to drive.
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.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
Concept
Within the physical limits, the system helps to
keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing
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