Abs (Antilock Brake System) - Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Owner's Manual

ABS (Antilock Brake System)

The ABS prevents the wheels from
locking up above a vehicle speed of
approximately 3 km/h (2 mph) inde­
pendent of road surface conditions. It
is necessary, however, that the
vehicle speed reaches at least 8 km/h
(5 mph) before commencing to brake.
At the instant one of the wheels is
about to lock up, a slight pulsation can
be felt in the brake pedal, indicating
that the ABS is in the regulating
mode.
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS
will respond even with only a slight
brake pedal pressure. The pulsating
brake pedal can be an indication of
hazardous road conditions, and it
functions as a reminder to take extra
care while driving.
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The ABS warning lamp in the instru­
ment 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 warning lamp comes on
and the ABS is switched off. When the
voltage is above this value again, the
warning lamp should go out and the
ABS will be operational.
If the ABS warning lamp does not go
out or comes on while driving, it
indicates that the ABS has detected a
malfunction and has switched off. In
this case, the brake system functions
in the usual manner, but without
antilock assistance. Have the system
checked at an authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer as soon as
possible.
Warning!
Even the ABS cannot prevent the
natural laws of physics from
acting on the vehicle. The ABS
cannot prevent accidents,
including those resulting from
excessive speed in turns, follow­
ing another vehicle too closely,
or aquaplaning. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents. The capabili­
ties of an ABS equipped car must
never be exploited in a reckless
or dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user's safety
or the safety of others.