manual Mercedes Benz R Class owners manual page 70

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BA 251 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 3, en-US 2010-04-16T14:31:55+02:00 - Seite 68 d2sboike Version: 3.0.3.5 68 Driving safety systems Warning! BAS (Brake Assist) G Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady GWarning brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the Observe "Important safety instructions" brake pedal reduces the braking effect. (Y page 67). ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way BAS operates in emergency braking that the wheels do not lock when you brake. situations. If you depress the brake pedal This allows you to continue steering the Safety quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking vehicle when braking. force, thus shortening the stopping distance. ABS works from a speed of about XKeep the brake pedal firmly depressed until 5 mph (8 km/h) upwards, regardless of road- the emergency braking situation is over. surface conditions. ABS works on slippery ABS prevents the wheels from locking. surfaces, even when you only brake gently. The brakes will function as usual once you The ! warning lamp in the instrument release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out when the engine is running. GWarning If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system still Braking functions, but without the additional brake If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feelboost available that the BAS would normally a pulsing in the brake pedal. provide in an emergency braking maneuver. Therefore, the braking distance may increase. XIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress the brake pedal with force until the braking situation is over. ® ESP (Electronic Stability Program) XTo make a full brake application: depress the brake pedal with full force. Important safety guidelines GWarning GWarning If the ABS malfunctions, other driving systems Observe "Important safety instructions" ® such as the BAS or the ESP are also switched (Y page 67). off. Observe indicator and warning lamps that may come on as well as messages in the ® If ESP detects that the vehicle is deviating multifunction display that may appear. from the direction desired by the driver, one If the ABS malfunctions, the wheels may lockor more wheels are braked to stabilize the during hard braking, reducing the steeringvehicle. If necessary, the engine output is also capability and extending the braking distance.modified to keep the vehicle on the desired ® course within physical limits. ESP assists The pulsating brake pedal can be an the driver when pulling away on wet or indication of hazardous road conditions and ® slippery roads. ESP can also stabilize the functions as a reminder to take extra care vehicle during braking. while driving. ® If ESP intervenes, the d warning lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.

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