Ets/4Ets (Electronic Traction System) - Mercedes-Benz 2013 C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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At a speed less than 20 mph (30 km/h): if
you depress the brake pedal, BAS PLUS is
activated. Braking is performed as late as
possible.
At a speed greater than 20 mph
(30 km/h): if you depress the brake pedal
sharply, BAS PLUS automatically raises the
brake pressure to a value adapted to the
traffic situation.
Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
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emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
BAS PLUS is deactivated and the brakes
function as usual, if:
you release the brake pedal.
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there is no longer any danger of a rear-end
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collision.
no obstacle is detected in front of your
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vehicle.
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WARNING
BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify
objects and complex traffic situations. BAS
PLUS cannot intervene in these cases. There
is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
dirt on the sensors or anything else
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covering the sensors
snow or heavy rain
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interference by other radar sources
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there are strong radar reflections, for
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example in parking garages
a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
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motorbike
a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
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relative to the center of your vehicle
G WARNING
BAS PLUS does not react:
to people or animals
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to oncoming vehicles
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to crossing traffic
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when cornering
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As a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all
critical situations. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 62).
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ESP monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e. power transmission between the tires and
the road surface.
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If ESP detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
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physical limits. ESP assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.

ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)

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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 62).
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ETS/4ETS traction control is part of ESP
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
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