45 ABS / TC 5.3 (4-channel system) system description · Note Switching off driving-stab

45 ABS / TC 5.3 (4-channel system) system description Note Switching off driving-stability control* Traction Control (TC) represents an extension of Press the "TC OFF"logo of the rocker switch.* the ABS system and is a combination of anti-slip Driving-stabilitycontrol cannot be switched offcontrol (ASR)and Automatic Brake Differential during a TC control process (info~mationlight(ABD), on). TC prevents spinning of the drive wheels when One-sided wheel spin on the drive axle ismoving off and accelerating. Driving stability and further prevented by brake control up to atraction are improved over the entire speed speed of 100 km/h.range. Driving stability is not monitored, since the drive wheels can spin at the same rpm (slip).Traction Control (TC)is ready for operation when- ever the engine is started. When driving-stabilitycontrol is off, the TC war- ning light in the instrumentpanel and the indica-The TC information light in the instrument panel tor light in the rocker switch are lit.lights up during a control proces.s and warns that the driving style must be adapted to It can be advantageousto switch off driving-road conditions. stability control: -on a loose surface and in deep snow -when 'rocking" the vehicle free Function -when using snow chains. Driving-stability control: If Traction Control (TC)detects that a certain speed difference between the wheels has been Switching driving-stability control back on*exceeded (wheelspin), engine power is automat- icallyreduced. Press the indicator light in the rocker switch.* Brake control: Driving-stabilitycontrol cannot be switched on In addition to reducing the engine power (driving- again during a TC control process (information stabilitycontrol), the TC (via the ABD)brakes the light on).drive wheel that is spinning. Since this control requires the drive wheelsto be individuallycontrolled, the ABS/TC system is a 4-channel system. Press the switch for at least 0.1 second. Then wait another 0.3 second until the routine has been completed. Onlythen is driving stability control switched off or on. R 45 -4 45 ABS / TC 5.3 (4-channel system) system description 996451 Printed in Germany, 1997