100 Driving and operatingBrake 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.Ride control systemsTraction Control systemThe Traction Control system (TC) is acomponent part of the ElectronicStability Program (ESP®Plus) whichimproves driving stability whennecessary, regardless of the type ofroad surface or tyre grip, bypreventing the drive wheels fromspinning.As soon as the drive wheels starts tospin, engine output is reduced andthe wheel spinning the most is brakedindividually. This considerablyimproves the driving stability of thevehicle on slippery road surfaces.TC is operational as soon as theignition is switched on and controlindicator v extinguishes in theinstrument cluster.When TC is active v flashes.9 WarningDo not let this special safetyfeature tempt you into taking riskswhen driving.Adapt speed to the roadconditions.Control indicator v 3 70.DeactivationWhen spinning of the drive wheels isrequired TC can be deactivated:
