Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class Operator's Manual page 72

Safety and Security
Driving and safety systems
Braking
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.
Keep firm and steady pressure on the
brake pedal while experiencing the pul-
sation.
Emergency brake maneuver
Keep continuous full pressure on the
brake pedal.
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With the ABS malfunctioning, the BAS,
EBP ESP and 4-ETS are also switched
off.
Normal driving and braking functions
are still available.
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LOW RANGE– ABS
During off-road driving a special low range
system for the antilock brake system (ABS)
is operational with transmission in LOW
RANGE mode ( page 118).
When applying the service brakes at
speeds below approximately
18 mph (30 km/h), the front wheels are
locked cyclically to shorten the braking
distance (dig in effect). This affects steer-
ing the vehicle.
Warning!
The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase braking or steering efficiency be-
yond that afforded by the condition of the
vehicle brakes and tires or the traction af-
forded. The ABS cannot prevent accidents,
including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, following another vehicle too
closely, or aquaplaning. Only a safe, atten-
tive, and skillful driver can prevent acci-
dents. The capabilities of an ABS equipped
vehicle must never be exploited in a reck-
less or dangerous manner which could jeop-
ardize the user's safety or the safety of
others.
More information can be found in the
"Practical hints" section ( page 225).
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