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Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems
In this section you will find information on
the following driving safety systems:
ț ABS (Antilock Brake System)
ț BAS (Brake Assist System)
ț ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
ț SBC brake system (Sensotronic Brake
C
ontrol)
ABS
The ABS regulates the brake pressure so
that the wheels do not lock during braking.
This allows you to maintain the ability to
steer your vehicle.
The ABS is functional above a speed of ap-
proximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent
of road surface conditions.
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will re-
spond even with light brake pressure.
If the ABS activates during braking, the
ABS/ESP warning lamp
v in the speed-
ometer dial flashes. Because of the SBC
brake system, you will not feel any pulsa-
tion in the brake pedal.
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In winter operation, the maximum ef-
fectiveness of the ABS, the BAS, the
ESP, and SBC is only achieved with win-
ter tires (M+S tires), or snow chains as
required.
Warning! G
The following factors increase the risk of ac-
cidents:
ț excessive speed, especially in turns
ț wet and slippery road surfaces
ț following another vehicle too closely
ABS, BAS, ESP and SBC cannot reduce this
risk.
Always adjust your driving style to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions.
Warning! G
Do not pump the brake pedal, rather use
firm, steady brake pedal pressure. Pumping
the brake pedal defeats the purpose for ABS
and significantly reduces braking effective-
ness.