Deactivating MDM again
Malfunction in driving-stability control
systems
Press the
button on the steering wheel or the
MDM button* again; the MDM indicator lamp
goes out.
The warning lamp for the brake system
lights up yellow, together with the indi-
cator lamps for ABS, DSC and Tire
Pressure Monitor or Flat Tire Monitor.
A message appears on the Control Dis-
play. The driving-stability control sys-
tems have failed.While you may con-
tinue, you should remember to proceed
cautiously and drive defensively while
avoiding full brake applications. The
Tire Pressure Monitor or the Flat Tire Monitor is
also malfunctioning. Have the system checked
as soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC
To maintain vehicle stability, drive with
the system activated whenever possi-
ble.<
When rocking free or starting off from deep
snow or on loose road surfaces, it can be useful
to briefly deactivate DSC.
Display of the previously described
malfunction in Canadian models.
Press the DSC OFF button*; the DSC indicator
lamp lights up continuously. DSC and MDM are
deactivated.
The DSC warning lamp lights up. A
malfunction has occurred in DSC
including MDM. The stability mainte-
nance functions are no longer available. The
vehicle remains operational. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
A message appears on the Control Display.
Please note any supplementary information
that appears there.
Manual transmission*:
Press and hold the MDM button.
The brake system warning lamp lights
up yellow. A message appears on the
Control Display. The brake assistant is
defective. Have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Under unfavorable traction conditions, the
engine output may be briefly reduced even
when DSC is deactivated.
Reactivating DSC
Display of the previously described
malfunction in Canadian models.
Press the DSC OFF button; the indicator lamp
in the instrument cluster goes out.
You can also activate and deactivate DSC with
the
MDrive on page 52.
button on the steering wheel, refer to
Starting off
Manual transmission*:
Press the MDM button.
On slopes
The starting assistant enables you to start off
conveniently on slopes. The handbrake is not
required for this purpose.
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