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Driving and operating

Starting and operating

Ignition switch positions

Starting the engine

New vehicle running-in

Do not brake unnecessarily hard for

the first few journeys.

During the first drive, smoke may

occur because of wax and oil

evaporating off the exhaust system.

Park the vehicle in the open for a

while after the first drive and avoid

inhaling the fumes.

During the running-in period fuel and

engine oil consumption may be

higher and the cleaning process of

LOCK

= Ignition off

Manual transmission: operate clutch

the diesel particle filter may take

ACC

= Steering wheel lock

and brake pedals.

place more often. Autostop may be

released, ignition off

Automatic transmission: operate

inhibited to allow for charging of the

= Ignition on, for diesel

brake pedal and move selector lever

battery.

engine: preheating

to P or N.

Diesel particle filter 3 128.

START = Starting

Do not operate accelerator pedal.

Diesel engines: turn the key to

position ON for preheating until

control indicator ! extinguishes

3 88.

Turn key briefly to position START

and release. Key returns

automatically to position ON.

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Before restarting or to switch off the

30 seconds. If engine does not start,

Stop-start system

engine, turn key back to LOCK.

wait 10 seconds before repeating

The stop-start system helps to save

starting procedure.

Start attempts should not last longer

fuel and to reduce the exhaust

than 15 seconds. If engine does not

Ensure the engine oil is of the correct

emissions. When conditions allow, it

start, wait 10 seconds before

viscosity, the correct fuel is used,

switches off the engine as soon as the

repeating starting procedure.

vehicle services are performed

vehicle is at a low speed or at a

regularly and the battery is sufficiently

The increased engine speed

standstill, e.g. at a traffic light or in a

charged.

automatically returns to normal idling

traffic jam. It starts the engine

speed as the engine temperature

automatically as soon as the clutch is

Turbo engine warm-up

rises. Drive at a moderate speed,

depressed. A vehicle battery sensor

Upon start-up, engine available

especially in cold weather, until

ensures that an Autostop is only

torque may be limited for a short time,

normal engine operating

performed if the vehicle battery is

especially when the engine

temperatures have been reached.

sufficiently charged for a restart.

temperature is cold. The limitation is

During an Autostop, the engine can

to allow the lubrication system to fully

Activation

be started by depressing the clutch

protect the engine.

The stop-start system is available as

pedal.

soon as the engine is started, the

Stop-start system 3 125.

Overrun cut-off

vehicle starts-off and the conditions

as stated below in this section are

Starting the vehicle at low

The fuel supply is automatically cut-

fulfilled.

temperatures

off during overrun, i.e. when the

In extremely cold temperatures, i.e.

vehicle is driven with a gear engaged

below -20 °С, it may be necessary to

but accelerator is released.

crank the engine for up to

30 seconds for it to start.

Turn key to position START and hold

until engine starts. Start attempts

should not last longer than

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Driving and operating

Deactivation

Conditions for an Autostop

The stop-start system checks if each

of the following conditions is fulfilled.

■ The stop-start system is not

manually deactivated

■ the bonnet is fully closed

■ the driver's door is closed or the

driver's seat belt is fastened

■ the vehicle battery is sufficiently

charged and in good condition

■ the engine is warmed up

An Autostop is indicated by the

■ the engine coolant temperature is

needle at the AUTOSTOP position in

not too high or low

Deactivate the stop-start system

the tachometer.

manually by pressing the eco button.

■ the engine exhaust temperature is

During an Autostop, the heating,

The deactivation is indicated when

not too high, e.g. after driving with

power steering and brake

the LED in the button extinguishes.

high engine load

performance will be maintained.

■ the ambient temperature is not too

Autostop

Air conditioning system may or may

low

If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a

not inhibit the stop-start system

■ the defrosting function is not

standstill, activate an Autostop as

according to the cooling performance.

activated

follows:

Caution

■ the climate control system does not

■ Depress the clutch pedal

inhibit an engine stop

■ set the lever to neutral

The steering assist can be

■ the brake vacuum is sufficient

■ release the clutch pedal

reduced during an Autostop.

The engine will be switched off while

the ignition stays on.

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■ the self-cleaning function of the

If the selector lever is shifted out of

■ the climate control system requests

diesel particle filter is not active

neutral before depressing the clutch

an engine start

first, control indicator - illuminates.

■ the vehicle has moved since the

■ the air conditioning is manually

last Autostop

Control indicator - 3 90.

switched on

Otherwise an Autostop will be

If an electrical accessory, e.g. a

Restart of the engine by the

inhibited.

portable CD player, is connected to

stop-start system

the power outlet, a brief power drop

Certain settings of the climate control

The selector lever must be in neutral

during restart might be noticeable.

system may inhibit an Autostop. See

to enable an automatic restart.

Climate control chapter for more

details 3 117.

If one of the following conditions

Parking

occurs during an Autostop, the

Immediately after motorway driving

engine will be restarted automatically

an Autostop may be inhibited.

9 Warning

by the stop-start system.

New vehicle running-in 3 124.

■ The stop-start system is manually

■ Do not park the vehicle on an

Vehicle battery discharge protection

deactivated

easily ignitable surface. The

To ensure reliable engine restarts,

■ the bonnet is opened

high temperature of the exhaust

several vehicle battery discharge

system could ignite the surface.

■ the driver's seat belt is unfastened

protection features are implemented

■ Always apply the electrical

and the driver's door is opened

as part of the stop-start system.

parking brake.

■ the engine temperature is too low

Pull switch m.

Restart of the engine by the

■ the charging level of the vehicle

driver

battery is below a defined level

The electric parking brake is

applied when control indicator

Depress the clutch pedal to restart the

■ the brake vacuum is not sufficient

m illuminates 3 86.

engine.

■ the vehicle is driven at least at

For maximum force, e.g. parking

The engine start is indicated by the

walking speed

with a trailer or on inclines, pull

needle at the idle speed position in

■ the defrosting function is activated

switch m twice.

the tachometer.

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Driving and operating

■ Close windows and sunroof.

■ Switch off the engine and turn

Engine exhaust

the ignition key to position

■ Lock the vehicle with button p on

LOCK, push key into ignition

the radio remote control 3 21.

switch and remove.

9 Danger

Activate the anti-theft alarm system

Turn the steering wheel until the

3 25.

Engine exhaust gases contain

steering wheel lock is felt to

poisonous carbon monoxide,

engage.

which is colourless and odourless

For vehicles with automatic

and could be fatal if inhaled.

transmission, depress foot

If exhaust gases enter the interior

brake and shift into P before

of the vehicle, open the windows.

pushing key into ignition switch

Have the cause of the fault

and removing.

rectified by a workshop.

■ If the vehicle is on a level

Avoid driving with an open load

surface or uphill slope, engage

compartment, otherwise exhaust

first gear or move the selector

gases could enter the vehicle.

lever to P before switching off

the ignition. On an uphill slope,

Malfunction indicator light 3 85.

turn the front wheels away from

the kerb.

If the vehicle is on a downhill

Diesel particle filter

slope, engage reverse gear or

The diesel particle filter system filters

move the selector lever to P

harmful soot particles out of the

before switching off the ignition.

exhaust gases. The system includes

Turn the front wheels towards

a self-cleaning function that runs

the kerb.

automatically during driving without

any notification.

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The filter is cleaned by periodically

If cleaning of the filter is required and

filter 3 85. Cleaning is not possible,

burning off the soot particles at high

previous driving conditions did not

seek the assistance of a workshop

temperature. This process takes

enable automatic cleaning, it will be

immediately.

place automatically under set driving

indicated by control indicator %

conditions and may take more than

3 88.

Caution

15 minutes. Autostop is not available

% illuminates, accompanied by a

and fuel consumption may be higher

If the cleaning process is

warning chime, when diesel particle

during this period. The emission of

interrupted, there is a risk of

filter is full. Start cleaning process as

smells and smoke during this process

provoking severe engine damage.

soon as possible.

is normal.

% flashes when diesel particle filter

Cleaning takes place quickest at high

has reached the maximum filling

engine speeds and loads.

level. Start cleaning process

Do not switch off the engine until the

immediately to avoid damage to the

cleaning process is complete. This is

engine. A warning chime sounds

indicated by the extinguished control

every 3 minutes until the cleaning

indicator %.

process is complete.

Cleaning process

Catalytic converter

To activate the cleaning process,

The catalytic converter reduces the

continue driving, keeping engine

amount of harmful substances in the

speed above 2000 revolutions per

exhaust gases.

minute. Shift down if necessary.

Diesel particle filter cleaning is then

Under certain driving conditions, e.g.

started.

short distances, the system cannot

clean itself automatically.

If control indicator Z illuminates

additionally in the instrument cluster

when the engine is running, there

may be a fault in the diesel particle

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Driving and operating

= drive position (automatic

Caution

Automatic transmission

mode)

1-6 = selected gear in manual mode

Fuel grades other than those listed

The automatic transmission permits

on pages 3 144, 3 205 could

automatic gearshifting (automatic

damage the catalytic converter or

mode) or manual gearshifting

Selector lever

electronic components.

(manual mode).

Unburnt petrol will overheat and

damage the catalytic converter.

Transmission display

Therefore avoid excessive use of

the starter, running the fuel tank

dry and starting the engine by

pushing or towing.

In the event of misfiring, uneven

engine running, a reduction in engine

performance or other unusual

problems, have the cause of the fault

rectified by a workshop as soon as

possible. In an emergency, driving

P = park position, wheels are locked,

can be continued for a short period,

engage only when the vehicle is

keeping vehicle speed and engine

stationary and the electrical

speed low.

parking brake is applied

The mode or selected gear is shown

R = reverse gear, engage only when

Malfunction indicator light 3 85.

in the transmission display.

vehicle is stationary

= park position

N = neutral or idle

= reverse gear

D = drive position (automatic mode

= neutral

with all gears)

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Driving and operating

The selector lever is locked in position

Rocking the vehicle

Manual mode

P and N and can only be moved when

Rocking the vehicle is only

the ignition is on and the foot brake is

permissible if the vehicle is stuck in

applied.

water, ice, sand, mud, snow or a dip.

To engage P or R, push the release

Move the selector lever between D

button.

and R in a repeat pattern while

applying light pressure to the

Never shift to P or R while the vehicle

accelerator pedal when the vehicle is

is moving.

in gear. Do not race the engine and

The engine can only be started with

avoid sudden acceleration.

lever in position P or N. Depress foot

If the vehicle cannot be released after

brake or apply electrical parking

rocking the vehicle several times,

brake before starting.

your vehicle may need to be towed

Do not accelerate while engaging a

3 192.

gear. Never depress the accelerator

Move selector lever out of position D

pedal and brake pedal at the same

Parking

towards the left and then forwards or

time.

Apply the electrical parking brake and

backwards.

When a gear is engaged, the vehicle

engage P.

< = Shift to a higher gear.

slowly begins to creep when the foot

The ignition key can only be removed

brake is released.

] = Shift to a lower gear.

when the selector lever is in position

Engine braking

Tip selector lever in the appropriate

direction. It then returns to the centre

To utilise the engine braking effect,

position.

select a lower gear in good time when

driving downhill - see Manual mode.

Gearshifting in manual mode can be

achieved whilst accelerating. If the

Use of the engine braking effect, as

engine speed is too low, the

opposed to the use of the foot brake

when driving downhill, can extend the

life of the brakes.

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Driving and operating

transmission will automatically shift to

Kickdown

Activation

a lower gear, even in manual mode,

In both automatic and manual modes,

In automatic mode, press button

to prevent the engine from stalling.

if the accelerator pedal is pressed

s; control indicator

If a higher gear is selected when

down completely the transmission

illuminates in the instrument cluster

vehicle speed is too low, or a lower

shifts to a lower gear depending on

3 90.

gear when vehicle speed is too high,

engine speed. Full engine power is

The settings of certain electronic

the shift is not executed.

available for acceleration.

systems are adapted to reduce fuel

In manual mode, no automatic

consumption:

Fuel economy mode

shifting to a higher gear takes place

■ The engine reacts less quickly to

at high engine revolutions.

the accelerator pedal.

Gears can be skipped by moving the

■ Automatic upshift points occur

selector lever repeatedly at short

sooner and downshift points occur

intervals.

later.

After stopping, 1st gear is

■ The transmission locks itself to the

automatically selected. When starting

engine at cruising speeds, to

on slippery surfaces, tip selector lever

improve efficiency and increase

forwards to engage 2nd gear.

power and torque.

To move back to position D, move

■ The fuel supply is automatically cut-

selector lever back to the right.

off more quickly during vehicle

deceleration. Overrun cut-off

3 125.

Electronic driving

Activate fuel economy mode to allow

Do not use fuel economy mode whilst

programmes

the transmission to adapt gearshift

towing, e.g. a trailer.

patterns, improving the vehicle's fuel

■ Following a cold start, the operating

economy.

temperature programme increases

engine speed to quickly bring the

catalytic converter to the required

temperature.

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Deactivation

3. Remove trim cover.

Interruption of power

Fuel economy mode is switched off

supply

by pressing button

again;

control indicator

extinguishes in

The clutch is not disengaged if the

the instrument cluster.

vehicle battery is discharged and a

gear has been selected. The vehicle

cannot move. The selector lever

Fault

cannot be moved out of position P or

In the event of a fault in the automatic

transmission, control indicator Z

If the battery is discharged, start the

illuminates in the instrument cluster

vehicle using jump leads 3 190.

3 85. Automatic shifting may be much

If the battery is not the cause of the

harsher than normal or, in the case of

fault, release the selector lever:

a serious fault, cancelled altogether.

1. Switch off ignition and remove the

4. Press and hold shift lock release

Have the cause of the fault remedied

key.

button.

by a workshop.

2. Depress and hold foot brake.

5. Shift to neutral (N).

If control indicator

illuminates in

the instrument cluster when the

6. Replace trim cover.

engine is running, this may indicate a

7. Start engine and shift to chosen

fault in the transmission electronics

gear.

3 85. The electronics switch to the

Have the cause of the power supply

emergency running programme, fuel

interruption remedied by a workshop.

consumption may increase and the

driveability of the vehicle may be

affected. Seek the assistance of a

workshop.

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Driving and operating

Manual transmission

Caution

Drive systems

It is not advisable to drive with the

All-wheel drive

hand resting on the selector lever.

All-wheel drive is an active-on-

demand system that engages

automatically, with no action required

by the driver. Depending on the

driving environment, the vehicle

switches between two-wheel drive

and four-wheel drive, to give the

vehicle more traction and stability

when necessary.

If the front wheels begin to slip, the

rear wheels will automatically begin to

To engage reverse, with the vehicle

drive the vehicle as required. More

stationary, wait 3 seconds after

torque is transferred to the wheels

depressing clutch pedal and engage

that have the most traction, so the

the gear.

vehicle has optimum grip at all times.

There may be a slight engagement

If the gear does not engage, set the

noise during hard use.

lever to neutral, release the clutch

pedal and depress again; then repeat

As well as enabling the vehicle to be

gear selection.

driven off-road, this system also

enables the vehicle to be driven on

Do not slip the clutch unnecessarily.

normal roads without incurring

When operating, depress the clutch

excessive tyre and drivetrain wear or

pedal completely. Do not use the

causing poor control.

pedal as a foot rest.

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Ensure tyres (including the spare) are

attempt to go as fast through turns as

Towing the vehicle 3 192.

inflated to the correct pressure

you might in a conventional vehicle.

3 210 and are suitable for the

Strong crosswinds can affect the

Driving through water

prevailing road conditions. For

normal steering of the vehicle. Drive

Do not exceed the maximum wading

optimum system performance, the

slower under strong crosswind

depth 3 207.

vehicle's tyres should not have

conditions.

Check the depth of water: choose the

varying degrees of wear.

lowest entry and departure angles

Off-road driving

If control indicator B flashes in the

before entering. Maintain a steady

■ Avoid protruding objects (such as

instrument cluster during driving, All-

engine speed, to help prevent water

rocks or tree stumps) that may

wheel drive is temporarily disabled. If

from entering the exhaust system, but

damage the underbody and tyres of

B flashes continuously, there is a fault

do not exceed 3 mph, to avoid

your vehicle.

in the system; seek the assistance of

splashing the water.

a workshop.

■ Test the brakes after operating in

Drive with the flow wherever possible,

mud, to clear excess mud from the

All-wheel drive control indicator B

not against it. If you have to drive

braking surfaces.

3 86.

against the flow, try to drive at an

■ Grip the steering wheel when

angle to it, so that the leading corner

On-road driving

travelling over rough terrain.

of the vehicle will help deflect water

The increased traction of All-wheel

Terrain conditions can cause rapid

from the engine compartment. Avoid

drive vehicles offers greater driving

and unexpected movement in the

splashing the water - if the ignition

control in adverse road conditions,

steering.

system becomes wet, the engine may

particularly heavy snow and ice.

The ground clearance, ramp angle,

stall.

However, All-wheel drive vehicles are

angle of approach and departure and

Avoid water entering the air intake

not "skid-proof" and do not decrease

wading depth need to be considered,

system. If water enters the air intake

stopping distances.

especially in hilly conditions and

system, engine seizure with severe

All-wheel drive vehicles have a higher

when wading, to prevent the vehicle

costly damage may result.

centre of gravity than conventional

becoming stuck and possibly

Test the brakes after leaving the

vehicles. Always approach curves at

damaged.

water - wet brakes are less effective

an appropriate driving speed. Do not

Vehicle dimensions 3 207.

than dry ones. Perform the service

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Driving and operating

operations for wading , involving

mechanical components and cause

■ Transfer box and underguard

checks for water contamination, at

localised overheating and failure of

■ Engine oil pan and underguard

the earliest opportunity.

parts, especially in the engine

Observe the following:

compartment.

Service checks after wading

■ Do not spray high-pressure water

Ensure the radiator core and the area

Check for the ingress of water into the

directly at the vehicle seals

between the radiator and intercooler/

following:

oil cooler (where installed) is cleaned,

■ The wheels must be removed to

■ Brake fluid reservoir

to maintain proper cooling air flow.

clean all mud and stones from the

Check the radiator and cooler cores

brake calipers and to check brake

■ Air cleaner element

for blockage (sand, silt etc.).

pad wear

■ Engine

Check the tyre treads.

■ The areas on the upper side of the

■ Transmission

underguards must be cleared of

Clean and check the mechanical

■ Axles

stones, to prevent damage to the

parts of the vehicle, particularly the

■ Interior of vehicle

engine oil pan and the fuel tank

following areas:

Renew any lubricating oil or hydraulic

■ Driveshafts, including sealing

fluid that has a milky appearance,

bellows

indicating contamination with water.

■ Front brake calipers, pads and

Cleaning

discs

Clean the vehicle thoroughly and as

■ Front suspension

soon as possible after driving off-

■ Clutch fork sealing bellows

road.

■ Rear brake calipers, pads and

Do not let mud remain dry on any part

discs

of the vehicle as it becomes abrasive

■ Rear suspension

and can damage paint, glass, seals,

bearings and brake components. If

■ Fuel tank and underguard

left to build up, mud can seriously

■ Breathers, axles and fuel tank

affect the airflow through and over

■ Load sensing valve

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ABS starts to regulate brake pressure

Brakes

hard braking, the vehicle can no

as soon as a wheel shows a tendency

longer be steered and may

to lock. The vehicle remains

The brake system comprises two

swerve.

steerable, even during hard braking.

independent brake circuits.

ABS control is made apparent

You can continue driving, provided

If a brake circuit fails, the vehicle can

through a pulse in the brake pedal

you drive with care and anticipation.

still be braked using the other brake

and the noise of the regulation

Have the cause of the fault remedied

circuit. However, braking effect is

process.

by a workshop.

achieved only when the brake pedal

is depressed firmly. Considerably

For optimum braking, keep the brake

more force is needed for this. The

pedal fully depressed throughout the

Parking brake

braking distance is extended. Seek

braking process, despite the fact that

the assistance of a workshop before

the pedal is pulsating. Do not reduce

Electrical parking brake

continuing your journey.

the pressure on the pedal.

When the engine is not running, the

After starting off, the system performs

support of the brake servo unit

a self-test which may be audible.

disappears once the brake pedal has

Control indicator u 3 86.

been depressed once or twice.

Braking effect is not reduced, but

Fault

braking requires significantly greater

force. It is especially important to bear

9 Warning

this in mind when being towed.

If there is a fault in the ABS, the

Control indicator R 3 85.

wheels may be liable to lock due

to braking that is heavier than

Antilock brake system

normal. The advantages of ABS

Antilock brake system (ABS)

are no longer available. During

prevents the wheels from locking.

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Driving and operating

Applying when vehicle is stationary

Drive away function

Fault

Pull switch m, the electrical parking

With the engine running, selecting a

Failure mode of electrical parking

brake operates automatically with

forward gear (manual transmission)

brake is indicated by control indicator

adequate force. For maximum force,

or engaging D (automatic

j 3 86.

e.g. parking with a trailer or on

transmission) and then depressing

In the event of a fault, to apply

inclines, pull switch m twice.

the accelerator pedal automatically

electrical parking brake: pull and hold

releases the electrical parking brake.

The electrical parking brake can

the switch m for a few seconds. If

This is not possible when the switch

always be activated, even if the

control indicator m illuminates,

m is pulled at the same time.

ignition is off.

electrical parking brake has been

This function also helps driving away

applied successfully.

Do not operate electrical parking

on inclines.

brake system too often without

To release electrical parking brake:

engine running as this will discharge

Aggressive drive away may reduce

push and hold the switch m for a few

the battery.

life time of wear parts.

seconds. If control indicator m

Before leaving the vehicle, check the

extinguishes, electrical parking brake

Dynamic braking when vehicle is

electrical parking brake status.

has been released successfully.

moving

Control indicator m 3 86.

If control indicator m flashes:

When the vehicle is moving and the

electrical parking brake is not fully

switch m is kept pulled, a warning

Releasing

applied or released. When m is

chime will sound and the electrical

Switch on ignition. Keep foot brake

continuously flashing, with ignition

parking brake system will decelerate

depressed and then push switch m.

switched on depress brake pedal,

the vehicle, but will not apply

release electrical parking brake and

If the foot brake is not depressed

statically.

retry applying.

when attempting to release electrical

As soon as the switch m is released,

parking brake, a warning chime will

If m continues to flash, do not drive

dynamic braking will be stopped.

sound and control indicator -

the vehicle. If necessary, place

illuminates in the instrument cluster

wedge blocks or equivalent in front of

3 90.

and behind wheels to prevent vehicle

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Driving and operating

movement. Seek the assistance of a

Ride control systems

9 Warning

workshop to have the cause of the

fault remedied.

Electronic Stability Control

Do not let this special safety

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

feature tempt you into taking risks

Brake assist

when driving.

improves driving stability when

If the brake pedal is depressed

necessary, regardless of the type of

Adapt speed to the road

quickly and forcefully, maximum

road surface or tyre grip. It also

conditions.

brake force is automatically applied

prevents the drive wheels from

(full braking).

spinning.

Deactivation

Maintain steady pressure on the

As soon as the vehicle starts to

brake pedal for as long as full braking

swerve (understeer/oversteer),

is required. Maximum brake force is

engine output is reduced and the

automatically reduced when the

wheels are braked individually. This

brake pedal is released.

considerably improves the driving

stability of the vehicle on slippery road

surfaces.

Hill start assist

ESC is operational as soon as control

The system helps prevent unintended

indicators b and t extinguish in the

movement when driving away on

instrument cluster after switching on

inclines.

the ignition.

When releasing the foot brake after

When ESC is active b flashes 3 87.

stopping on an incline, the brakes

remain on for a further 2 seconds. The

With ESC active, if wheels are

brakes release automatically as soon

slipping on wet, snowy or icy roads,

as the vehicle begins to accelerate.

engine speed may not increase when

accelerator pedal is depressed. The

vehicle may not move.

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Driving and operating

Switch off ESC function, to allow

Activation

Descent control system

engine rpm to increase, by pressing

The Descent control system (DCS)

button t briefly. Control indicator t

allows the vehicle to travel at a low

illuminates in the instrument cluster.

speed without depressing the foot

ESC is reactivated by pressing button

brake. The vehicle will automatically

t again. The control indicator

decelerate to a low speed and remain

extinguishes.

at that speed when the system is

Control indicator t 3 88.

activated. Some noise or vibration

from the brake system may be

Hydraulic brake assist

apparent when the system is active.

When the ESC function comes into

action and recognises any

Caution

emergency situation requiring hard

braking, it automatically delivers

Use only when descending steep

At speeds below approx. 30 mph,

increased braking pressure to the

grades while driving off-road. Do

press button u. The green control

wheels.

not use when driving on normal

indicator u flashes in the instrument

road surfaces. Unnecessary

Active rollover protection

cluster, to show DCS is in operation.

usage of the DCS function, such

If the vehicle moves in an unstable

as while driving on normal roads,

DCS will not activate at speeds above

manner, this function helps the

may damage the brake system

30 mph, even if the button is pressed.

vehicle maintain normal stability.

and the ESC function.

Deactivation

Trailer stability assist

Press button u again. The green

If the system detects snaking

control indicator u extinguishes.

movements, engine power is reduced

Depressing the foot brake or

and the vehicle/trailer combination is

accelerator will also cause the system

selectively braked until the snaking

to be deactivated.

ceases. While system is working keep

steering wheel as still as possible.

Vauxhall Antara (2014 year). Manual - part 8