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Driving stability control systems

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Driving stability control systems

Vehicle features and

options

Automatic Differential

Brake

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.

The system controls the driving force by auto‐

matic braking intervention on individual wheels.

The function corresponds to a differential lock:

the system detects if a wheel begins to spin, be‐

cause of loose road surface, for instance and au‐

tomatically brakes it.

The driving force is diverted to the wheel with

better traction.

As a result, the engine force is transferred more

efficiently to the wheels during accelerations.

Anti-lock Braking System

ABS

DSC Dynamic Stability

Control

ABS prevents locking of the wheels during brak‐

ing.

Concept

The vehicle maintains its steering power even

during full brake applications, which increases

the active safety.

Within the physical limits, the system helps to

keep the vehicle on a steady course by reducing

engine speed and by applying brakes to the indi‐

vidual wheels.

ABS is operational every time you start the en‐

gine.

General information

DSC detects the following unstable driving con‐

ditions, for instance:

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.

▷ 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 163, is a version of the DSC where forward

momentum is optimized.

Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal

for the duration of the emergency stop.

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The indicator light lights up: DSC has malfunc‐

tioned.

Safety information

Warning

Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF

General information

When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is re‐

duced during acceleration and when driving in

curves.

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.

To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again

as soon as possible.

Deactivating DSC

Warning

Press and hold this button but not lon‐

ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the

indicator light for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐

strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.

When driving with a roof load, for instance with

roof-mounted luggage rack, the vehicle's cen‐

ter of gravity is higher, which increases the risk

of the vehicle tipping in critical driving situa‐

tions. There may be a risk of accident or risk of

damage to property. Do not deactivate DSC

Dynamic Stability Control when driving with

roof load.

DSC is switched off.

Activating DSC

Press the button.

DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator

light go out.

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Indicator/warning lights

When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is displayed

in the instrument cluster.

The indicator light lights up: DSC is de‐

activated.

Automatic activation

When DSC is deactivated, automatic activation

occurs in the following situations:

DSC OFF button

▷ The vehicle has a flat tire.

▷ When activating cruise control in TRACTION

or DSC OFF mode.

Indicator/warning lights

The indicator light flashes: DSC controls

the drive and braking forces.

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DTC Dynamic Traction

Performance Control

Control

Performance Control enhances the agility of the

vehicle.

Concept

DTC is a version of the DSC Dynamic Stability

Control where forward momentum is optimized.

To increase maneuverability, wheels are braked

individually when a sporty driving style is used.

The system ensures maximum headway on spe‐

cial road conditions or loose road surfaces, for in‐

stance unplowed snowy roads, but with some‐

what limited driving stability.

xDrive

xDrive is the all-wheel-drive system of the vehi‐

cle. Concerted action by the xDrive and DSC Dy‐

namic Stability Control further optimizes traction

and driving dynamics. The xDrive all-wheel-drive

system variably distributes the drive forces to the

front and rear axles as demanded by the driving

situation and road surface.

When DTC is activated, the vehicle has maxi‐

mum traction. Driving stability is limited during

acceleration and when driving in curves.

Drive carefully.

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.

HDC Hill Descent Control

▷ When driving off from deep snow or loose

ground.

Concept

Hill Descent Control, HDC, is a downhill control

feature that controls the vehicle speed on steep

downhill grades, for instance when driving on un‐

paved roads.

▷ When driving with snow chains.

Deactivating/activating DTC

Dynamic Traction Control

When the system is active, the vehicle moves at

the speed set by the driver, without the driver

having to depress the brake pedal.

Activating DTC

Press the button.

While HTC is controlling the speed, the system

automatically distributes the braking force to the

individual wheels. This improves vehicle drivabil‐

ity and stability. If necessary, the Antilock Brake

System prevents the wheels from locking.

TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐

ment cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF

lights up.

Deactivating DTC

General information

Press the button again.

Hill Descent Control can be activated at speeds

below approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.

TRACTION and the DSC OFF indicator

light go out.

Speeds can be set between approx.

2 mph/3 km/h and approx. 20 mph/30 km/h.

When the vehicle is moving downhill, the system

reduces the speed to the set value, within the

physical limits.

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Only use HDC in low gears or in selector lever

position D or R.

Increasing or decreasing vehicle

speed

Overview

Using the cruise control rocker

switch

The desired speed can be changed using the

cruise control rocker switch on the steering

wheel.

Button in the vehicle

HDC

▷ Press the rocker switch up: the speed in‐

creases gradually.

Activating HDC

Press the button. The LED above the but‐

ton lights up.

▷ Press the rocker switch up and hold: the

speed increases while the rocker switch is

pressed.

Speeds between approx. 2 mph/3 km/h and ap‐

prox. 20 mph/30 km/h are adopted as the de‐

sired speed.

▷ Press the rocker switch down: the speed de‐

creases gradually.

▷ Press the rocker switch down and hold: the

speed decreases while the rocker switch is

pressed.

Display in the instrument cluster

A symbol and the selected de‐

sired speed are displayed.

Using the brake pedal

▷ Green display: HDC is active,

the system is reducing the ve‐

hicle speed.

While HDC is controlling the speed, the set de‐

sired speed can be reduced by depressing the

brake pedal.

▷ Orange display: HDC is on standby.

Deactivating HDC

Display in the Head-up Display

The HDC status can also be displayed in the

Head-up Display.

Press the button again. The LED goes out.

HDC is automatically deactivated above

approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.

Malfunction

If a malfunction occurs, a message is displayed in

the instrument cluster.

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Overview

Servotronic

Button in the vehicle

Concept

Servotronic is a speed-dependent power steer‐

ing function.

The system provides the steering force with

more support at low speeds than at higher ones.

This makes it easier to park, for instance, and

makes steering firmer when driving at faster

speeds.

Furthermore, the steering force adapts according

to the driving program, so that a firm, sporty feel

or a comfortable steering response is conveyed.

Operating the programs

Button

Program

M sports steering

SPORT

The M sports steering creates a direct driving

style by using smaller steering angles. M sports

steering features variable steering force support

that takes the speed and transverse acceleration

into account. This enhances agility and improves

handling while maintaining a sporty driving style;

for example, in tight corners or during evasive

maneuvers. At the same time, it ensures im‐

proved comfort during parking, turning, and ma‐

neuvering.

COMFORT

ECO PRO

SPORT

Concept

Consistently sporty tuning of the steering and

drivetrain for greater driving agility.

With the appropriate equipment, the tuning of

the suspension also changes and SPORT can be

individually configured.

Driving Dynamics Control

The configuration is stored for the profile cur‐

rently used.

Concept

The Driving Dynamics Control helps to fine-tune

the vehicle's settings and features. Various pro‐

grams can be selected for this purpose.

Activating SPORT

Press the button repeatedly until

SPORT is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

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4. "Configure ECO PRO"

Configuring SPORT

5. Select the desired setting.

Via iDrive:

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. If necessary, "Driving mode"

4. "Configure SPORT"

5. Select the desired setting.

Displays

Program selection

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

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.

This configuration is retrieved when the SPORT

driving mode is activated.

COMFORT

Concept

Selected program

For balanced tuning.

The instrument cluster displays

the selected program.

Activating COMFORT

Press the button repeatedly until COM‐

FORT is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

Drive-off assistant

ECO PRO

Concept

ECO PRO, refer to page 222, provides consis‐

tent tuning to maximize range.

Concept

This system supports driving off on uphill grades.

The parking brake is not required.

Driving off with the drive-off

assistant

Activating ECO PRO

Press the button repeatedly until ECO

PRO is displayed in the instrument clus‐

ter.

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.

Configuring ECO PRO

Via iDrive:

Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer is

used, the vehicle may roll back slightly.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. If necessary, "Driving mode"

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