Mercedes-benz E-Cabriolet 2015 User Manual download pdf (Page 74)

ally, further driving safety systems are deac-

tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-

ding and accidents.

Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-

diately at a qualified specialist workshop.

When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,

including driving safety systems, will also

become inoperative. Observe the information

on the ABS warning lamp (Y page 272) and

display messages which may be shown in the

instrument cluster (Y page 243).

ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph

(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface condi-

tions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even if

you only brake gently.

Braking

X

If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the

brake pedal vigorously until the braking sit-

uation is over.

X

To make a full brake application:

depress the brake pedal with full force.

If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a

pulsing in the brake pedal.

The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica-

tion of hazardous road conditions, and func-

tions as a reminder to take extra care while

driving.

BAS (Brake Assist System)

General information

BAS operates in emergency braking situa-

tions. If you depress the brake pedal quickly,

BAS automatically boosts the braking force,

thus shortening the stopping distance.

Important safety notes

i

Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-

tion (Y page 71).

G

WARNING

If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance

in an emergency braking situation is

increased. There is a risk of an accident.

In an emergency braking situation, depress

the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents

the wheels from locking.

Braking

X

Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until

the emergency braking situation is over.

ABS prevents the wheels from locking.

The brakes will function as usual once you

release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.

BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS) with

Cross-Traffic Assist

General information

i

Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-

tion (Y page 71).

BAS PLUS is only available on vehicles with

the Driving Assistance package.

For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving, the

radar sensor system and the camera system

must be operational.

With the help of a sensor system and a cam-

era system, BAS PLUS can detect obstacles:

R

that are in the path of your vehicle for an

extended period of time

R

that cross the path of your vehicle

In addition, pedestrians in the path of your

vehicle can be detected.

BAS PLUS detects pedestrians by using typi-

cal characteristics such as the body contours

and posture of a person standing upright.

If the radar sensor system or the camera sys-

tem is malfunctioning, BAS PLUS functions

are restricted or no longer available. The

brake system is still available with complete

brake boosting effect and BAS.

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Driving safety systems

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