Characteristics - Mercedes-Benz SLC Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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Important safety notes
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WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic situa-
tions.
In such cases, Adaptive Brake Assist can:
intervene unnecessarily
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not intervene
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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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WARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist does not react:
to people or animals
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to oncoming vehicles
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to crossing traffic
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when cornering
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As a result, the Adaptive Brake Assist may not
intervene in all critical conditions. There is a
risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic sit-
uation and be ready to brake.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving conditions
may also cause Brake Assist to intervene.
If adaptive Brake Assist is not available due to a
malfunction in the radar sensor system, the
brake system remains available with full brake
boosting effect and BAS.
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 54).
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ESP monitors driving stability and traction, i.e.
power transmission between the tires and the
road surface.
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If ESP detects that the vehicle is deviating from
the direction desired by the driver, one or more
wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. The
engine output is also modified to keep the vehi-
cle on the desired course within physical limits.
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ESP assists the driver when pulling away on
wet or slippery roads. ESP
the vehicle during braking.
ETS (Electronic Traction System)
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 54).
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ETS traction control is part of ESP
ETS brakes the drive wheels individually if they
spin. This enables you to pull away and acceler-
ate on slippery surfaces, for example if the road
surface is slippery on one side. In addition, more
drive torque is transferred to the wheel or
wheels with traction.
ETS remains active when you deactivate ESP
Important safety notes
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WARNING
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If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv-
ing safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
qualified specialist workshop.
When towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised, observe the notes on ESP
( page 252).
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If the å ESP OFF warning lamp lights up
continuously, then ESP
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If the ÷ ESP warning lamp and the å
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ESP OFF warning lamp are lit continuously,
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ESP is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
( page 205) and display messages which may
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be shown in the instrument cluster
( page 179).
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Only use wheels with the recommended tire
sizes. Only then will ESP
Characteristics of ESP
General information
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If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP
active.
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can also stabilize
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is unable to
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checked at a
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is deactivated.
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function properly.
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is automatically
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