Operation Manual

212 Drive Control Systems
Drive Control Systems
Interactive Driving System
(IDS+)
3
IDS+ unites the sensors and control units of
the Electronic Stability Program (ESP ®
Plus
),
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and
Continuous Damping Control (CDC). This
provides both excellent driving dynamics
and greater safety.
Electronic Stability Program
(
ESP®
Plus
) 3
ESP ®
Plus
improves driving stability as
necessary in any driving situation
regardless of the type of road surface or
tyre grip. It also prevents the drive wheels
from spinning irrespective of road surface
and tyre grip.
The system monitors vehicle movements.
As soon as the vehicle starts to swerve
(understeers/oversteers) engine output is
reduced (the sound of the engine changes)
and individual wheels are specifically
braked. This considerably improves the
driving stability of the vehicle on snow and
ice and on wet or slippery road surfaces.
ESP ®
Plus
is ready for operation as soon as
the ignition is switched on and control
indicator v goes out.
When ESP ®
Plus
comes into action, v
flashes.
The vehicle is now in a critical situation; ESP
®
Plus
allows you to keep control of the
vehicle and reminds you to match your
speed to the road conditions.
Interactive Driving System .................. 212
Electronic Stability Program ............... 212
Continuous Damping Control 3 ......... 214
SPORT mode 3 .................................... 214
Cruise control 3 ................................... 216
Parking distance sensor 3 .................. 218
Automatic level control 3 ................... 220
Deflation Detection System ................ 221
Tyre pressure monitoring system 3 ... 222
9 Warning
Do not let this special safety feature
tempt you into taking risks when driving.
Traffic safety can only be achieved by
adopting a responsible driving style.