Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) - Mercedes-Benz 410 D Operating Instructions Manual

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3. 7 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Irrespective of the road condition the ABS prevents the wheels from locking as of
walking speed, provided a speed of approx. 5 kmth (3 mph) has been exceeded
once after setting off.
Turn key in steering lock to driving pos11ion . The ABS indi cato r light on the
instrument panel comes on .
The indicator light must go out after the engine has started.
A fault in the system 1s indicated 11 the indicator light
- fails to go out after starting off ,
- comes on while driving .
Then the ABS 1s deactivated , but the effect of the service brake is retained. Have
system checked 1mmed1ately ·
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If the ABS has failed while braking the rear wheels may lock prematurely.
Braking with the ABS system
- The driver will notice the cutting-in of the ABS system by a slight vibration of the
steering wheel and slight pulsation of the brake pedal.
- In emergencies the brake pedal should be fully depressed. This ensures cont rol
of all wheels and maximum vehicle deceleration.
- Always declutch on slippery roads 1n order that the engine brak ing effect cannot
affect the operation of the ABS system.
The ABS system does not absolve the dr iver from the need to adapt his driv ing
style to traffic and road cond1t1ons .
The ABS will for example not protect you from the consequences of insufficien t
bumper-to-bumper distance or excessive cornering speed.
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