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owners manual Mercedes E - year of production: 2009 - Mercedes Benz E Class W212 2010 owners manual EN
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212_AKB; 2; 41, en-US 2009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 62
d2ureepe, Version: 2.11.8.1
62 Driving safety systems
iIn winter operation, the maximum
ABS
effectiveness of most of the driving
GObserve Safety notes, see page 62.
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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