Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Metris Operator's Manual

the electric sliding door using the corresponding
Å or Æ sliding door button in the center
console ( page 76).
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Pets in the vehicle
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WARNING
If you leave animals unattended or unsecured
in the vehicle, they could press buttons or
switches, for example.
As a result, they could:
activate vehicle equipment and become
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trapped, for example
activate or deactivate systems, thereby
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endangering other road users
Unsecured animals could also be flung around
the vehicle in the event of an accident or sud-
den steering or braking, thereby injuring vehi-
cle occupants. There is a risk of an accident
and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secure animals properly during
the journey, e.g. use a suitable animal trans-
port box.
Driving safety systems
Overview
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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BAS (Brake Assist System)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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Important safety notes

If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, the driving safety systems can nei-
ther reduce the risk of accident nor override the
laws of physics. Driving safety systems are
merely aids designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, braking in good time
and for staying in your lane. Always adapt your
Driving safety systems
driving style to the prevailing road and weather
conditions and maintain a sufficient, safe dis-
tance from other road users. Drive carefully.
Please note that the driving safety systems
described only work optimally when:
there is adequate contact between the tires
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and the road surface
you use winter tires (M+S tires), with snow
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chains if necessary, when the road conditions
are wintry
the speed information determined by the
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vehicle is within the legally prescribed display
accuracy
Pay particular attention to the information
regarding tires, coding of the wheel size groups,
tire tread and winter operation under "Wheels
and tires" ( page 268).
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General notes
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way that
the wheels do not lock when you brake. This
allows you to continue steering the vehicle when
braking.
The ò warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up when the ignition is switched on. The
lamp goes out when the engine starts running.
Important safety notes
Observe the important safety guidelines for the
driving safety system ( page 63).
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ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions.
ABS works on slippery surfaces, even when you
only brake gently.
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WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
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.
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