Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
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2011 C300 Sport, P1, MM, Wood, Heated FS, DIY rearview camera.
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR)
I had a look at my window sticker again after one year of purchase, and noticed it under Safety/Security. It is not mentioned in the operation manual.
Does anyone know details such as how it works, will driver feel anything, etc.? Thanks.
Does anyone know details such as how it works, will driver feel anything, etc.? Thanks.
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2010 C300 4MATIC Sport
Meant for icy/snowy conditions. Great for up here in Alaska! If you're going up a hill and you start to fishtail for example, you hit that button and it will straighten you out. Very odd its not in the owners manual.
http://youtu.be/WiIwJP2V3Yo
http://youtu.be/WiIwJP2V3Yo
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I google searched and found ASR is the same as traction control, just an MB name. C-Class US version does not have ASP on/off button, on has ESC on/off.
Thanks for the Youtube movie.
Thanks for the Youtube movie.
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2012 C300 4Matic
Meant for icy/snowy conditions. Great for up here in Alaska! If you're going up a hill and you start to fishtail for example, you hit that button and it will straighten you out. Very odd its not in the owners manual.
http://youtu.be/WiIwJP2V3Yo
http://youtu.be/WiIwJP2V3Yo
The owners manual mentions ESP, which encompasses ASR.
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You've got it backwards. ASR (the more advanced version being ESP/ASR in US cars) will PREVENT wheel slip and fishtailing. If you start to fishtail DO NOT hit that button turning ESP/ASR off as you will be more likely to lose control and crash. The ESP off buttons purpose is to help spin wheels in snow and mud as stated in the video.
The owners manual mentions ESP, which encompasses ASR.
The owners manual mentions ESP, which encompasses ASR.
. I was told ESP is the advanced out of the two since ASR is incorporated with the ESP. ASR helps with your traction so you dont have wheel spin. You wouldn't want that system off in the snow/ice because you'll be spinning at the light trying to get the tires to grip. I turn off my ESP if I want to have some fun on a snowy day at an empty parking lot.
