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Driving stability control systems
Controls
Driving stability control systems
Vehicle features and options
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features 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 systems. When using these functions and
systems, the applicable country provisions
must be observed.
Concept
Within the physical limits, the system helps to
keep the vehicle on a steady course by reduc‐
ing engine speed and by applying brakes to
the individual wheels.
General information
Dynamic Stability Control detects, e.g., the fol‐
lowing unstable driving conditions:
Anti-lock Braking System
ABS
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during
braking.
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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 128, is a version of the DSC where for‐
ward momentum is optimized.
The vehicle maintains its steering power even
during full brake applications, thus increasing
active safety.
Safety information
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐
gine.
WARNING
The system does not release from the
personal responsibility to correctly assess the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sys‐
tem, it cannot independently react to all traffic
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
the driving style to the traffic conditions. Watch
traffic closely and actively intervene in the re‐
spective situations.◀
Brake assistant
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system
automatically produces the greatest possible
braking force boost. It reduces the braking dis‐
tance to a minimum during emergency stop.
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided
by ABS.
WARNING
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal
for the duration of the emergency stop.
When driving with roof load, e.g., with
roof-mounted luggage rack, driving safety may
not be ensured in driving-critical situations due
to the elevated center of gravity. There is a risk
of accidents or risk of property damage. Do not
deactivate Dynamic Stability Control DSC
when driving with roof load.◀
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Driving stability control systems
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator lamp go
out.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Indicator/warning lights
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is
deactivated.
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
DSC OFF button
Concept
Indicator/warning lights
DTC is a version of the DSC where forward
momentum is optimized.
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐
trols the drive and braking forces.
The system ensures maximum headway on
special road conditions or loose road surfaces,
e.g., unplowed snowy roads, but with some‐
what limited driving stability.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
malfunctioned.
When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maxi‐
mum traction. Driving stability is limited during
acceleration and when driving in curves.
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF
General information
Therefore, drive with appropriate caution.
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is
reduced during acceleration and when driving
in curves.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC
under the following special circumstances:
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
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When driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.
When freeing vehicle from deep snow or
driving off from loose ground.
Deactivating DSC
Press and hold this button but not lon‐
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
When driving with snow chains.
indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐
strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.
Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
Traction Control
DSC is switched off.
Activating DTC
The steering and, depending on the equip‐
ment, suspension are tuned for sporty driving.
Press button.
TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐
ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSC
OFF lights up.
Activating DSC
Press button.
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Deactivating DTC
HDC Hill Descent Control
Press button again.
TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐
tor lamp go out.
Concept
HDC is a downhill driving assistant that auto‐
matically controls vehicle speed on steep
downhill gradients. Without applying the
brakes, the vehicle moves at slightly more than
walking speed. It the brakes are actively ap‐
plied, the system distributes force according to
the traction.
Performance Control
Performance Control enhances the agility of
the vehicle.
Vehicle stability and maneuverability are im‐
proved on downhill gradients.
To increase maneuverability, with a corre‐
spondingly sporty driving style, wheels are
braked individually. The resulting braking
power is simultaneously largely compensated
by an engine intervention.
Hill Descent Control can be activated at
speeds below approx. 22 mph/35 km/h. When
driving downhill, the vehicle reduces its speed
and then keeps its speed constant.
Only use HDC in low gears or in selector lever
position D or R.
xDrive
xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of your ve‐
hicle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC
further optimize traction and driving dynamics.
The xDrive all-wheel-drive system variably dis‐
tributes the drive forces to the front and rear
axles as demanded by the driving situation and
road surface.
Increasing or decreasing vehicle
speed
Specify desired speed in the range from ap‐
prox. 4 mph/6 km/h to approx. 15 mph/25 km/h
using the rocker switch of the cruise control on
the steering wheel. Vehicle speed can be
changed by lightly accelerating.
Display on the Control Display
Displaying xDrive view
1. "Vehicle info"
2. "xDrive status"
The following information is displayed:
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With a navigation system: compass display
for the driving direction
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Pitch attitude with degree and percentage.
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Press the rocker switch up to the point of
resistance: the speed increases gradually.
Transverse gradient with degree indica‐
tion.
Press up the rocker switch past the point
of resistance: the speed increases while
the rocker switch is pressed.
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Graphic display for the steering.
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Press the rocker switch down to the point
of resistance: the speed decreases gradu‐
ally.
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Press the rocker switch down past the
point of resistance: when driving forward,
the speed decreases to approx.
6 mph/10 km/h; when reversing, the speed
decreases to approx. 4 mph/6 km/h.
Dynamic Damping Control
Concept
This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐
tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐
eling on uneven road surfaces.
Activating HDC
This enhances the driving dynamics and driv‐
ing comfort depending on the road surface
condition and driving style.
Programs
The system offers several different programs.
The programs can be selected via Driving Dy‐
namics Control.
SPORT
Press button; the LED above the button
lights up.
Consistently sporty control of the shock ab‐
sorbers for greater driving agility.
SPORT+
Deactivating HDC
Consistently sporty control of the shock ab‐
sorbers for greater driving agility when driving
with limited driving stabilization.
Press button again. The LED goes out.
HDC is automatically deactivated above
approx. 37 mph/60 km/h.
COMFORT/ECO PRO
Balanced control of the vehicle.
Display in the instrument cluster
The selected speed is displayed
in the speedometer.
Variable sport steering
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Green: the system is actively
braking the vehicle.
The variable sport steering increases the
steering angle of the front wheels at large
steering wheel angles, e.g., in tight curves or
when parking. Steering becomes more direct.
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Orange: the system is on
standby.
It also varies the force required to turn the
wheels in accordance with the vehicle speed.
Malfunction
A message is displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter. HDC is not available, e.g., due to elevated
brake temperatures.
This results in a sporty steering response. In
addition, it becomes easier to steer during
parking and maneuvering.
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Operating the programs
Servotronic
Button
Program
Concept
The Servotronic varies the steering force re‐
quired to turn the wheels in accordance with
the vehicle speed. At low speeds, the steering
force is strongly supported, i. e. during steer‐
ing, low force is required. As the speed in‐
creases, the assistance of the steering force is
reduced.
DSC OFF
TRACTION
SPORT+
SPORT
COMFORT
ECO PRO
Furthermore, the steering force adapts accord‐
ing to the driving program, so that a direct,
sporty feel and/or comfortable steering is con‐
veyed.
Automatic program change
The system may automatically switch to COM‐
FORT in the following situations:
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Failure of Dynamic Damping Control.
Failure of DSC Dynamic Stability Control.
The vehicle has a flat tire.
Driving Dynamics Control
Concept
When activating cruise control in TRAC‐
TION or DSC OFF mode.
The Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine-
tune the vehicle's settings and features. Vari‐
ous programs can be selected for this purpose.
The Driving Dynamics Control and the DSC
OFF buttons can each be used to activate a
program.
DSC OFF
When DSC OFF, refer to page 128, is active,
driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in curves.
Overview
TRACTION
Button in the vehicle
When TRACTION is active, the vehicle has
maximum traction on loose road surfaces. DTC
Dynamic Traction Control, refer to page 128, is
activated. Driving stability is limited during ac‐
celeration and when driving in curves.
SPORT+
Sporty driving with optimized chassis and sus‐
pension and adjusted drivetrain with limited
driving stabilization.
Dynamic Traction Control is switched on.
The driver handles several of the stabilization
tasks.
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Activating SPORT+
COMFORT
For a balanced tuning with maximum driving
stabilization.
Press button repeatedly until SPORT+
appears in the instrument cluster and
the DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up.
Activating COMFORT
Press button repeatedly until COM‐
FORT is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Automatic program change
When activating cruise control, the program
automatically switches to SPORT mode.
In certain situations, the system automatically
changes to the NORMAL program, automatic
program change, refer to page 131.
Indicator/warning lights
SPORT+ is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The DSC OFF indicator lamp lights up:
Dynamic Traction Control is activated.
ECO PRO
ECO PRO, refer to page 188, provides consis‐
tent tuning to minimize fuel consumption for
maximum range with maximum driving stabili‐
zation.
SPORT
Consistently sporty tuning of the suspension
and drivetrain for greater driving agility with
maximum driving stabilization.
Comfort functions and the engine controller
are adjusted.
The program can be configured to individual
specifications. The configuration is stored for
the profile currently used.
The program can be configured to individual
specifications.
Activating ECO PRO
Activating SPORT
Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Press button repeatedly until SPORT
is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Configuring SPORT
Configuring ECO PRO
1. Activate ECO PRO.
When the display is activated on the Control
Display, refer to page 133, the SPORT driving
mode can be set to individual specifications.
2. "Configure ECO PRO"
Make the desired settings.
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Activate SPORT.
"Configure SPORT"
Configuring driving program
Settings can be made for the following driving
programs in Driving mode:
Configure the SPORT driving mode.
SPORT can also be configured before it is acti‐
vated:
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SPORT, refer to page 132.
ECO PRO, refer to page 189.
1. "Settings"
2. "SPORT mode"
3. Configure driving mode.
This configuration is retrieved when the
SPORT driving mode is activated.
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Displays
Program selection
Pressing the button displays a
list of the selectable programs.
Depending on your vehicle's op‐
tional features, the list in the in‐
strument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
Selected program
The instrument cluster displays
the selected program.
Display on the Control Display
Program changes can be displayed on the
Control Display.
1. "Settings"
2. "Control display"
3. "Driving mode info"
Drive-off assistant
Concept
This system supports driving off on inclines.
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 with‐
out 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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