Operation Manual

208 Driving and operation
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
Prog ramm e (ESP®
Pl us
) 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 cha ng es)
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®
Pl us
is ready for operation as soon as
the ignition is switched on and control
indicator v goes out.
When ESP®
Pl us
comes into action, v
flashes.
The vehicle is now in a critical situation;
ESP®
Pl us
allows you to keep control of the
vehicle and reminds you to match your
speed to the road conditions.
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.