Braking and moving-off functions for off-road operation

The electronic brake system for off-road operation improves handling in difficult terrain.

Besides the paver brake, the hill holder and ASR functions for simplified moving-off as well as ABS for off-road operation for braking on loose surfaces and the turning brake are described here..

If a vehicle threatens to skid or tip over, the driver needs to register the danger in a split second and take immediate action in order to bring the vehicle back under control.

The ESP constantly monitors the ride dynamics of the vehicle and intervenes automatically using the engine management and brake systems if the vehicle is in danger of tipping over or skidding.

It is consequently able to assess the situation faster than even a very experienced driver and, provided the vehicle has not been pushed beyond its physical limits, maintain controllability.

Typical accident situations such as cornering too fast, slippery roads, emergency braking and hectic evasion manoeuvres can be defused and the accident risk reduced.