Abs (Anti-Lock Braking System) - Mercedes-Benz V-Class Series 2015 Operating Instructions Manual

Child-proof locks for hinged windows
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To activate/deactivate: press button :.
If the indicator lamp on the button is lit, oper-
ation of the rear-compartment electrical
hinged windows is disabled. Operation is then
only possible using the buttons in the driver's
door.
Pets in the vehicle
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WARNING
If you leave animals unsupervised or unse-
cured in the vehicle, they may push a button
or a switch, for example.
They could:
activate vehicle equipment and become
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trapped, for example
switch vehicle systems on or off, thus
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endangering other road users
In the event of an accident, sudden braking or
abrupt changes of direction, unsecured ani-
mals could be flung around the vehicle, injur-
ing the vehicle occupants. There is a risk of an
accident and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secure animals correctly during a
journey, e.g. in an animal transport box.
Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems
Overview
This section contains information on the follow-
ing driving safety systems:
EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

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BAS (Brake Assist System)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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Adaptive brake lights
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Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, the driving safety systems can nei-
ther reduce the risk of accident nor override the
laws of physics. Driving safety systems are
merely aids designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed, braking in good time
and for staying in your lane. Always adapt your
driving style to the prevailing road and weather
conditions and maintain a sufficient, safe dis-
tance from other road users. Drive carefully.
Please note that the driving safety systems
described only work optimally when:
there is adequate contact between the tyres
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and the road surface
you use winter tyres (M+S tyres), with snow
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chains if necessary, when the road conditions
are wintry
the speed information determined by the
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vehicle is within the legally prescribed display
accuracy
Pay particular attention to the information
regarding tyres, coding of the wheel size groups,
tyre tread and winter operation under "Wheels
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and tyres" ( page 326).
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General notes
ABS controls the braking pressure so that the
wheels do not lock when braking. This maintains
the steerability of your vehicle while braking.
The ! warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up when the ignition is switched on. The
lamp goes out when the engine starts running.
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