STEER CONTROL
The steering assistant STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in the direction required for vehicle stabilization.
This steering assistance is provided in
particular if:
- both right wheels or both left wheels are on
a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake
- the vehicle starts to skid
You have control over the steering at all
times.
WARNING
If the ESP® is malfunctioning, you will not
receive steering assistance from the STEER
CONTROL. The power steering function,
however, remains available.
See also:
Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illumination of the road over a wide
angle in the direction you are turning, enabling better visibility in tight bends,
for example. It can only be acti ...
Important notes on tire pressure
WARNING
Should the tire pressure drop repeatedly:
• check the tire for foreign bodies.
• check whether the wheel is losing air or the
valve is leaking.
• make sure that only a valve cap ...
Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡ (+7 †), the elasticity of summer tires and therefore
also traction and braking capability are reduced considerably — equip your vehicle
with M+S tires. Using summer tire ...
