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3-1. CONTROLS
CONTROLS
The system provides support when
driving off on upward gradients.
1 Hold the vehicle in place by
depressing the foot brake.
2 Release the foot brake and drive
off without delay.
The vehicle is held for approxi-
mately 2 seconds after the foot
brake has been released.
Depending on the vehicle's load,
the vehicle may roll backwards a lit-
tle.
The system reduce s engine power
output and applies the brakes on
individual wheels thereby helping,
within the limits imposed by the
laws of physics, to keep the vehicle
safely on course.
VSC detects the following unstable
driving conditions, for example:
Loss of traction at the rear which
can lead to oversteer.
Loss of grip of the front wheels
which can lead to understeer.Hill-start assist control
Principle
Driving off
Vehicle Stability Control
VSC
Principle
General
Safety notes
WA R N I N G
The system does not relieve you of
your personal responsibility to assess
the traffic situation correctly. Due to system limitations, it cannot respond
independently and appropriately in all
traffic conditions. There is a danger of accidents. Adapt your driving style to
the traffic conditions. Observe the
traffic situation and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.
WA R N I N G
When driving with a roof load, for example with a roof rack, the higher
centre of gravity can mean that driv-
ing safety is no longer guaranteed in critical driving situations. There is a
danger of accidents or damage to
property. Do not deactivate Vehicle
Stability Control VSC when driving with a roof load.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
VSC OFF
