Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 74

Driving safety systems
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that are in the path of your vehicle for an exten-
ded period of time.
Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h), the distance warning function can
also react to stationary obstacles, such as stop-
ped or parked vehicles.
Autonomous braking function
If the driver does not react to the distance warn-
ing signal in a critical situation, COLLISION PRE-
VENTION ASSIST PLUS can assist with the
autonomous braking function.
The autonomous braking function:
gives the driver more time to react to critical
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driving situations
can help the driver to avoid an accident or
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reduces the effects of an accident
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Vehicles without DISTRONIC PLUS: the
autonomous braking function is available in the
following speed ranges:
4 - 65 mph (7 - 105 km/h) for moving objects
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4 - 31 mph (7 - 50 km/h) for stationary
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objects
Vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS: the autono-
mous braking function is available in the follow-
ing speed ranges:
4 - 124 mph (7 - 200 km/h) for moving
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objects
4 - 31 mph (7 - 50 km/h) for stationary
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objects
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving conditions
may also cause the Autonomous Braking Func-
tion to intervene.
If the autonomous braking function requires a
particularly high braking force, preventative
passenger protection measures (PRE-SAFE
are activated simultaneously (
Adaptive Brake Assist
General information
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
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With the help of adaptive Brake Assist, the dis-
tance warning signal can detect obstacles that
are in the path of your vehicle for an extended
period of time.
If adaptive Brake Assist detects a risk of colli-
sion with the vehicle in front, it calculates the
braking force necessary to avoid a collision. If
you apply the brakes forcefully, adaptive Brake
Assist will automatically increase the braking
force to a level suitable for the traffic conditions.
Adaptive Brake Assist provides braking assis-
tance in hazardous situations at speeds above
4 mph (7 km/h). It uses radar sensor technology
to assess the traffic situation.
Up to a speed of approximately 155 mph
(250 km/h), adaptive Brake Assist is capable of
reacting to moving objects that have already
been detected as such at least once over the
period of observation.
Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h), adaptive Brake Assist reacts to sta-
tionary obstacles.
If Adaptive Brake Assist demands particularly
high braking force, preventative passenger pro-
tection measures (PRE-SAFE
simultaneously (
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The brakes will work normally again if:
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Adaptive Brake Assist is then deactivated.
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Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly
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identify objects and complex traffic situa-
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tions.
In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist can:
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There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation.
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Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
you release the brake pedal.
there is no longer any danger of a collision.
no obstacle is detected in front of your vehi-
cle.
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion for driving safety systems (
WARNING
intervene unnecessarily
not intervene
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page 68).
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