Abs-Brake System (Antilock Brake System) - Mercedes-Benz 560 SL 1986 Owner's Manual

ABS-Brake System
(Antilock Brake System)
The ABS prevents the wheels from
locking up above a speed of ap­
prox. 3 km/h (2 mph) independent
of road surface conditions. It is ne­
cessary, however, that a speed of
approx. 8 km/h (5 mph) has been
exceeded at least once after start­
up.
At the instant one of the wheels is
about to lock up, you will feel a
slight pulsation in the brake pedal
and the vehicle, indicating that the
ABS is in the regulating mode.
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS
will already respond with a slight
brake pedal pressure. The pulsating
brake pedal can be an indication of
hazardous road conditions, and re­
mind you to take extra care driving.
The ABS indicator lamp in the ins­
trument cluster comes on with the
key in steering lock position 2 and
should go out with the engine
running.
If the charging voltage falls below
10 volts, the indicator lamp comes
on and the ABS is switched off.
When the voltage is above this
value again, the indicator lamp
should go out and the ABS will be
operational.
If the ABS indicator lamp does not
go out or comes on while driving, it
indicates that the ABS has detect­
ed a malfunction and has switched
off. In this case, the brake system
functions in the usual manner, but
without antilock assistance. We re­
commend that you visit an autho­
rized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer as
soon as possible to have the sys­
tem checked.
Warning!
Even the ABS cannot prevent the
natural laws of physics from act­
ing on the vehicle. The ABS can­
not prevent accidents, including
those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, following another
vehicle too closely, or aquaplan­
ing. Only a safe, attentive, and
skillful driver can prevent acci­
dents. The capabilities of an ABS
equipped car must never be
exploited in a reckless or danger­
ous manner which could jeo­
pardize the user's safety or the
safety of others.