Deactivating DSC
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When driving uphill on snow-covered roads,
in slush or on unplowed, snow-covered
roads
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When rocking a stuck vehicle free or start-
ing off in deep snow or on loose ground
When driving with snow chains
Activating DTC
Press the button for at least 3 seconds; the indi-
cator lamps for DSC in the instrument cluster
light up. Dynamic Traction Control DTC and
DSC have been simultaneously deactivated.
Stabilizing and drive-output promoting actions
are no longer executed.
in the same way as with a differential interlock,
even if DSC is deactivated, brake actions are
still performed on the rear axle to enhance drive
output if the drive wheels experience a signifi-
cant loss of traction.
Press the button; the indicator lamps for DTC in
the instrument cluster come on.
For better control
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again
as soon as possible.
If the indicator lamp flashes:
DTC is regulating the drive and braking
forces.
Activating DSC
If the indicator lamps are on:
DTC has been activated.
Press the button again; the indicator lamps for
DSC in the instrument cluster go out.
For better control
Deactivating DTC
If the indicator lamp flashes:
DSC is regulating the drive and braking
forces.
Press the button again; the DTC indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
If the indicator lamps are on:
DSC is deactivated.
Drive-off assistant
The drive-off assistant enables you to drive off
smoothly on uphill gradients. It is not necessary
to use the parking brake for this.
Dynamic Traction Control DTC
DTC is a version of DSC in which the drive out-
put is optimized for particular road conditions,
e.g. unplowed snow-covered roads. The sys-
tem assures the maximal drive output, but with
reduced driving stability. It is therefore neces-
sary to drive with appropriate caution.
1.
Hold the car in place by depressing the
brake.
2.
Release the brake and drive off without
delay.
The drive-off assistant holds the car in
place for approx. 2 seconds after the
brake is released. Drive off without delay after
releasing the brake. Otherwise, the drive-off
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC
under the following special circumstances:
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