freightliner Sprinter User Manual

Function of driving systems and driving
safetysystems
In this section, youwill find information aboutthe
following driving systems and driving safetysys‐
tems:
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ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
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ASR (acceleration skid control) (/ page143)
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BAS(Brake Assist System) (/ page143)
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ESP
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(Electronic Stability Program)
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EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
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ActiveBrake Assist (/ page145)
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Cruise control (/ page148)
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ActiveDistance Assist DISTRONIC
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Hill startassist(/page151 )
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HOLD function(/page151)
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Parking AssistPARKTRONIC
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Rear viewcamera
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Surround viewcamera
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ATTENTION ASSIST(/page153)
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Blind SpotAssist (/ page154)
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ActiveLaneKeeping Assist(/page158)
Functions of ABS (Anti-lockBraking System)
Observe theimportant safety guidelinesfor the
driving safetysystem.
ABS controls thebrake pressureincritical situa‐
tions:
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The wheels areprevented from locking when
braking, e.g. during maximum full-stopbrak‐
ing or when thereisinsufficient tiretraction
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The steerability of thevehicle in termsof
physical possibilities is ensured when braking
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ABSisactivefromspeeds of approx.3mph
(5 km/h). On aslipperyroad surface, ABS
intervenes evenifyou onlybrake gently.
System limits
If thereisamalfunction and theyellow ! ABS
warning lamplightsupcontinuouslyinthe instru‐
ment displayafter startingthe engine, ABS may
be impaired or inoperative.
If ABS intervenes, youwill feel apulsing in the
brakepedal. The pulsating brakepedal maybean
indication of hazardous road conditionsand func‐
tions as areminder to take extracarewhile driv‐
ing.
If ABS intervenes: keep thebrake pedal firmly
depressed until thebraking situation has passed.
To carry out maximum full-stopbraking:
depress thebrake pedal withfull force.
Function of BAS(BrakeAssistSystem)
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WARNING Risk of an accident caused by
amalfunctioninBAS (BrakeAssist Sys‐
tem)
If BASismalfunctioning,the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased.
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Depress thebrake pedal withfull force
in emergency braking situations. ABS
prevents thewheels from locking.
BASsupportsyou withadditional braking forcein
an emergency braking situation.
If youdepress thebrake pedal quickly, BASis
activated:
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BASautomatically boosts thebraking forceof
thebrakes
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BAScan shorten thebraking distance
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ABS preventsthe wheels from locking
When yourelease thebrake pedal, thebrakes
function as usual again. BASisdeactivated.
Functions of ASR (Acceleration Skid Control)
ASR can neither reduce therisk of an accident
nor override thelawsofphysics if thedriverdoes
notpay attention when pulling away or accelerat‐
ing. ASR is onlyanaid. Alwaysadaptyour driving
styletosuit theprevailing road and weather con‐
ditions.
If youactivateordeactivatethe all-wheel drivein
avehicle withthis option, ASR will be deactivated
forthe duration of theactivation/deactivation
process.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons: if
ASR is malfunctioning, the ÷ indicator lamp
lights up while theengine is running and the
engine output maybereduced (/ page22).
ASR improvestraction, i.e. thetransfer of power
from thetires to theroad surface, forasustained
period and thereby, also improvesthe driving sta‐
Drivingand parking
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freightliner Sprinter Specifications

General

Brand	freightliner
Model	Sprinter
Category	Automobile
Language	English