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Starting and driving
• The Traction Control function transfers
power from the spinning drive wheel to
the drive wheel which has grip. To
increase forward traction in this situation,
you may need to depress the accelerator
more than usual. A pulsing sound is
heard when Traction Control is working.
This is completely normal. The Traction
control function is most active at low
speeds. The function cannot be switched
off.
• Spin control Stability control prevents
the driven wheels from slipping on the
road surface during acceleration. This
improves road safety on slippery
surfaces. When driving with snow chains
or in deep snow or sand, it may be
beneficial to switch off the anti-spin
function to increase traction. The
function can be deactivated with the
STC/DSTC button.
When the stability system is operating it may
seem as if the car does not respond to the
throttle opening. This is because the system
senses the friction of the road surface and
allows the different functions of the stability
system to take effect.
The car is either equipped with STC (Stability
and Traction Control) or DSTC (Dynamic
Stability and Traction Control).
Function/
system
STC
DSTC
a
a
Option in certain markets
TC X X
SC X X
AYC X
EBA X
Stability system
• The Active Yaw Control (AYC)
function automatically brakes one or
more wheels to stabilise the car in the
vent of a skid. The brake pedal is more
rigid than normal and a pulsing sound is
heard while braking.
The Active Yaw Control function is active
at all times. It cannot be switched off.
• Emergency Brake Assistance - EBA
At hard braking the full brake force is
provided immediately. The system
detects the need for heavier braking by
registering how quickly the brake pedal
is applied. The brake pedal falls when the
system is operating. Continue braking
without releasing the brake pedal. The
function disengages when the pressure
on the brake pedal is released. The
power brake boosting is active at all
times. It cannot be switched off.
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