General Notes - Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S 2016 Operator's Manual

If adaptive Brake Assist detects a risk of col-
lision with the vehicle in front, it calculates
the braking force necessary to avoid a colli-
sion. If you apply the brakes forcefully, adap-
tive Brake Assist will automatically increase
the braking force to a level suitable for the
traffic conditions.
Adaptive Brake Assist provides braking assis-
tance in hazardous situations at speeds
above 4 mph (7 km/h). It uses radar sensor
technology to assess the traffic situation.
Up to a speed of approximately 155 mph
(250 km/h), Adaptive Brake Assist is capable
of reacting to moving objects that have
already been detected as such at least once
over the period of observation.
Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h), Adaptive Brake Assist reacts to
stationary obstacles.
If the autonomous braking function requires a
particularly high braking force, preventative
passenger protection measures (PRE-SAFE
are activated simultaneously (
Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
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emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will work normally again if:
you release the brake pedal.
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there is no longer any danger of a collision.
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no obstacle is detected in front of your
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vehicle.
Adaptive Brake Assist is then deactivated.
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 condi-
tions may also cause Brake Assist to inter-
vene.
If adaptive Brake Assist is not available due to
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a malfunction in the radar sensor system, the
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brake system remains available with full
brake boosting effect and BAS.
ESP ®

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ESP ® monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e. power transmission between the tires and
the road surface.
If ESP ®
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 vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
Driving safety systems
(Electronic Stability Program)
page 60).
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detects that the vehicle is deviating
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