Bas (Brake Assist System) - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Metris Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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If ABS is malfunctioning, the ò warning lamp
( page 222) lights up while the engine is run-
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ning and the display shows a message:
on vehicles without steering wheel buttons
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( page 190)
Y
on vehicles with steering wheel buttons
R
( page 204)
Y
BAS, Hill Start Assist and ESP
safety systems and other driving systems also
fail. Observe the notes on the ò warning
lamp and the display messages.
Braking
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsating in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions and functions as a
reminder to take extra care while driving.
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
X
brake pedal with force until the braking sit-
uation is over.
To make a full brake application: depress
X
the brake pedal with full force.

BAS (Brake Assist System)

General notes
BAS operates in emergency braking situations.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS
automatically boosts the braking force, thus
shortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes
Observe the important safety guidelines for the
driving safety system (
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WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
If BAS is malfunctioning, the ÷ warning lamp
lights up while the engine is running
( page 222) and the display shows a message:
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and its driving
page 63).
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on vehicles without steering wheel buttons
R
( page 194)
Y
on vehicles with steering wheel buttons
R
( page 208)
Y
Braking
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
X
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General notes
EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure
to the rear wheels. This enables EBD to improve
handling during braking.
Important safety notes
Observe the important safety guidelines for the
driving safety system ( page 63).
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G
WARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the
risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
If EBD is malfunctioning, the $ warning lamp
( page 221) lights up while the engine is run-
Y
ning and the display shows a message.
on vehicles without steering wheel buttons
R
( page 193)
Y
on vehicles with steering wheel buttons
R
( page 207)
Y
Other driving systems and driving safety sys-
tems then also fail.