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Antilock Brake System (ABS)

The ABS prevents the wheels from

locking up above a vehicle speed of

approximately 3 km/h (2 mph)

independent of road surface conditions.

It is necessary, however, that the

vehicle speed reaches at least 8 km/h

(5 mph) before commencing to brake.

At the instant one of the wheels is

about to lock up, a slight pulsation can

be felt in the brake pedal, indicating

that the ABS is in the regulating mode.

On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will

respond even with only slight brake

pedal pressure. The pulsating brake

pedal can be an indication of hazardous

road conditions and functions as a

reminder to take extra care while

driving.

The ABS warning lamp in the

instrument cluster comes on with the

key in steering lock position 2 and

should go out with the engine running.

If the charging voltage falls below 10

volts, the warning lamp comes on and

the ABS is switched off. When the

voltage is above this value again, the

warning lamp should go out and the

ABS will be operational.

If the ABS warning lamp does not go

out or comes on while driving, it

indicates that the ABS has detected a

malfunction and has switched off. In

this case, the brake system functions in

the usual manner, but without antilock

assistance.

Have the system checked at your

authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer

as soon as possible.

Warning!

Even the ABS cannot prevent the

natural laws of physics from acting

on the vehicle. The ABS cannot

prevent accidents, including those

resulting from excessive speed in

turns, following another vehicle too

closely, or aquaplaning. Only a safe,

attentive, and skillful driver can

prevent accidents. The capabilities of

an ABS equipped car must never be

exploited in a reckless or dangerous

manner which could jeopardize the

user's safety or the safety of others.

Note:

To alert following vehicles to slippery

road conditions you discover, operate

your hazard warning flashers as

appropriate.

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