Driving and operating 123Parking brakeAlways apply parking brake firmlywithout operating the release button,and apply as firmly as possible ona downhill or uphill slope.To release the parking brake, pull thelever up slightly, press the releasebutton and fully lower the lever.To reduce the operating forces of theparking brake, depress the foot brakeat the same time.Control indicator R 3 77.Brake assistIf the brake pedal is depressedquickly and forcefully, maximumbrake force is automatically applied(full braking).Maintain steady pressure on thebrake pedal for as long as full brakingis required. Maximum brake force isautomatically reduced when thebrake pedal is released.Hill start assistThe system helps driving away oninclines by holding the vehicle. Afterthe parking brake is disengaged andthe foot brake pedal is released, thebrakes are released after a 2 seconddelay.Ride control systemsElectronic stability programElectronic Stability Program(ESP®Plus) improves driving stabilitywhen necessary, regardless of thetype of road surface or tyre grip. It alsoprevents the drive wheels fromspinning.As soon as the vehicle starts toswerve (understeer/oversteer),engine output is reduced and thewheels are braked individually. Thisconsiderably improves the drivingstability of the vehicle on slippery roadsurfaces.ESP®Plus is operational as soon ascontrol indicator v extinguishes.When ESP®Plus comes into action vflashes.Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com
