owners manual Mercedes SLK

owners manual Mercedes SLK - year of production: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 - Mercedes Benz SLK R171 owners manual EN

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171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 48 d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1 48 Driving safety systems iIn winter operation, the maximum ABS effectiveness of most of the driving GObserve Safety notes, see page 48. systems described in this section is only achieved with winter tires, or snow chains GWarning! as required. Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the Safety notes brake pedal defeats the purpose of the ABS and significantly reduces braking GWarning! effectiveness. The following factors increase the risk of accidents: The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels do not R Excessive speed, especially in turns lock during braking. This allows you to R Wet and slippery road surfaces maintain the ability to steer your vehicle. R Following another vehicle too closely Safety and security The ABS is functional above a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent The driving safety systems described in this of road surface conditions. section cannot reduce these risks or prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on theOn slippery road surfaces, the ABS will vehicle. They cannot increase braking orrespond even to light brake pressure. steering efficiency beyond that afforded by The ABS indicator lamp ! in the the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires instrument cluster comes on when you switch or the traction afforded. on the ignition. It goes out when the engine Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can is running. prevent accidents. The capabilities of a vehicle equipped with theBraking driving safety systems described in this At the instant one of the wheels is about to section must never be exploited in a reckless lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the or dangerous manner which could jeopardize brake pedal. The pulsation indicates that the the user’s safety or the safety of others. ABS is in the regulating mode. Always adjust your driving style to the XKeep firm and steady pressure on the brake prevailing road and weather conditions and pedal while you feel the pulsation. keep a safe distance to other road users and Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure objects on the street. yields the advantages provided by the ABS, If a driving system malfunctions, other driving namely braking power and the ability to steer safety systems may also switch off. Observe the vehicle. indicator and warning lamps that may come The pulsating brake pedal can be an on as well as messages in the multifunction indication of hazardous road conditions and display that may appear. functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving. Emergency brake maneuver XKeep continuous full pressure on the brake pedal.

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