Driving stability control systems
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, coun-
try-specific and optional equipment offered
with the series. It also describes features
and functions that are not necessarily avail-
able in the vehicle, e.g., due to the selected
options or country versions. This also ap-
plies to safety-related functions and sys-
tems. When using these functions and sys-
tems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Antilock Braking System
Principle
The Antilock Braking System prevents lock-
ing of the wheels during braking.
The vehicle maintains its steerability even
during emergency braking, which increases
the active driving safety.
General information
The Antilock Braking System is ready every
time the drive-ready state is turned on.
Malfunction
The warning light on the instrument
cluster illuminates.
A Check Control message is dis-
played.
– The Antilock Braking System system is
not available.
– The ability to steer is restricted during
full braking.
Have checked immediately by an authorized
service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
Brake assistant
When you apply the brake pedal rapidly,
this system automatically boosts braking as-
sistance to the furthest possible extent. It
reduces the braking distance to a minimum
during emergency braking. This system uti-
lizes all of the capabilities provided by the
Antilock Braking System.
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake
pedal during full braking.
Dynamic Stability Control
Principle
Within the physical limits, the system helps
to keep the vehicle on a steady course
by reducing engine power and by applying
brake intervention to the individual wheels.
General information
The Dynamic Stability Control will detect,
e.g., the following unstable driving condi-
tions:
– Skidding, which can lead to oversteer-
ing.
– Loss of adhesion of the front wheels,
which can lead to understeering.
Dynamic Traction control, refer to
page 178, is a version of the Dynamic
Stability Control where drive power is opti-
mized.
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