176 Driving and operating9 WarningDo not let this special safetyfeature tempt you into taking riskswhen driving.Adapt speed to the roadconditions.Control indicator b 3 107.DeactivationTC can be switched off when spinningof drive wheels is required:press b briefly to deactivate TC, killuminates. A status messageappears in the Driver InformationCentre when TC is deactivated.Control indicator k illuminates.When TC is deactivated, ESCremains active.TC is reactivated by pressing bagain.TC is also reactivated the next timethe ignition is switched on.Electronic Stability ControlElectronic Stability Control (ESC)improves driving stability whennecessary, regardless of the type ofroad surface or tyre grip.As soon as the vehicle starts toswerve (understeer/oversteer),engine output is reduced and thewheels are braked individually.ESC operates in combination with theTraction Control system (TC) 3 175.It also prevents the drive wheels fromspinning.ESC is operational after each enginestart as soon as the control indicatorb extinguishes.When ESC operates, control indicatorb flashes.9 WarningDo not let this special safetyfeature tempt you into taking riskswhen driving.Adapt speed to the roadconditions.Control indicator b 3 107.
