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Driving safety systems
Introduction
This section contains information about the
following driving safety systems:
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ABS (Antilock Brake System)
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Adaptive Brake
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Adaptive Brake Lights
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BAS (Brake Assist System)
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BAS Plus (Brake Assist System Plus)
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EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning)
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ESP
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(Electronic Stability Program)
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PRE-SAFE
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Brake (Preventive Occupant
Safety System)
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In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of most of the driving
systems described in this section is only
achieved with winter tires, or snow chains
as required.
Safety notes
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Warning!
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
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Excessive speed, especially in turns
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Wet and slippery road surfaces
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Following another vehicle too closely
The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce these risks or
prevent the natural laws of physics from
acting on the vehicle. They cannot increase
braking or steering efficiency beyond that
afforded by the condition of the vehicle
brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
The capabilities of a vehicle equipped with
the driving safety systems described in this
section must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner which could
jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of
others.
Always adjust your driving style to the
prevailing road and weather conditions and
keep a safe distance to other road users
and objects on the street.
If a driving system malfunctions, other
driving safety systems may also switch off.
Observe indicator and warning lamps that
may come on as well as messages in the
multifunction display that may appear.
ABS
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Observe Safety notes, see
page 65.
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Warning!
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm,
steady brake pedal pressure instead.
Pumping the brake pedal defeats the
purpose of the ABS and significantly
reduces braking effectiveness.
The Antilock Brake System (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
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent
of road surface conditions.
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will
respond even to light brake pressure.
The - indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on when you switch on the
Safety and security
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