Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 53 4MATIC+ 2019 Operator's Manual page 168

166 Driving and parking
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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Active Speed Limit Assist (
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HOLD function ( page 189)
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STEER CONTROL ( page 170)
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Active Steering Assist ( page 183)
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Active Parking Assist ( page 209)
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Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (
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Rear view camera ( page 204)
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RACE START ( page 190)
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Cruise control ( page 175)
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Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
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( page 218)
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Traffic Sign Assist ( page 216)
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Function of ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
ABS regulates the brake pressure in critical driv‐
ing situations:
During braking, e.g. at full brake application
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or insufficient tire traction, the wheels are
prevented from locking.
Vehicle steerability while braking is ensured.
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If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
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pulsing in the brake pedal. The pulsating brake
pedal can be an indication of hazardous road
conditions and can serve as a reminder to take
extra care while driving.
System limitations
ABS is active from speeds of approx. 5 mph
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(8 km/h).
ABS may be impaired or may not function if a
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malfunction has occurred and the yel‐
low ! ABS warning lamp lights up contin‐
uously in the instrument cluster after the
engine is started.
Function of BAS (Brake Assist System)
& WARNING Risk of an accident caused by
a malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist Sys‐
tem)
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased.
Depress the brake pedal with full force
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in emergency braking situations. ABS
prevents the wheels from locking.
BAS supports your emergency braking situation
with additional brake force.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
activated:
BAS automatically boosts the brake pres‐
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sure.
BAS can shorten the braking distance.
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ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
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The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.