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Safety
Driving safety systems
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Driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information
about the following driving safety systems:
ABS (A
ntilock Brake System)
BAS (B
rake Assist)
ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
ASR (acceleration skid control)
EBV (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
ABS regulates the brake pressure in such a
way that the wheels do not lock when you
brake. This allows you to continue steering
when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 3 mph
(5 km/h) upwards, regardless of road sur-
face conditions.
ABS works on slippery surfaces, even
when you only brake gently.
There is a malfunction if the - indicator
lamp is permanently lit while the engine is
running ( page 271).
Despite this, the normal driving and brak-
ing functions remain available.
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The maximum effect of ABS, BAS,
ESP
®
, ASR and EBV can only be
achieved if you:
always drive with the correct tire
pressures adjusted according to
the load ( page 210)
use winter tires (M+S tires) in win-
try conditions, with snow chains if
necessary
Warning G
There is an increased risk of an accident if
you:
drive too fast, in particular when corner-
ing and on a wet or slippery road surface
drive too close to the vehicle in front
The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce this risk and are un-
able to override the laws of physics.
Always adapt your driving style to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions, and
maintain an adequately safe distance from
other road users as well as any obstacles on
the road.
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Only use wheels with the recommend-
ed tire sizes ( page 367), otherwise
the driving safety systems will not work
correctly.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Warning G
Do not depress the brake pedal several
times in quick succession (pumping). De-
press the brake firmly and evenly. Pumping
the brake pedal may reduce the braking ef-
fect.
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