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Observe the information on warning lamps and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster.
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Function of ESP
Crosswind Assist
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ESP
Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehi‐
cle in the lane:
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ESP
Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
R
speeds between approx. 47 mph (75 km/h)
and 125 mph (200 km/h) when driving
straight ahead or cornering slightly.
The vehicle is stabilized by means of individ‐
R
ual brake application on one side.
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Function of ESP
trailer stabilization
& WARNING Risk of accident in poor road
and weather conditions
In poor road and weather conditions, the
trailer stabilization cannot prevent lurching of
the vehicle/trailer combination. Trailers with
a high center of gravity may tip over before
®
ESP
detects this.
Always adapt your driving style to suit
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the current road and weather condi‐
tions.
When driving with a trailer, ESP
®
can stabilize
your vehicle if the trailer begins to swerve from
side to side:
ESP
®
trailer stabilization is active above
R
speeds of 40 mph (65 km/h).
Slight swerving is reduced by means of a tar‐
R
geted, individual brake application on one
side.
In the event of severe swerving, the engine
R
output is also reduced and all wheels are
braked.
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ESP
trailer stabilization may be impaired or
may not function if:
The trailer is not connected correctly or is
R
not detected properly by the vehicle.
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Function of EBD
Electronic Breakforce Distribution (EBD) is char‐
acterized by the following:
Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure
R
on the rear wheels.
Improved driving stability when braking,
R
especially on bends.
Function of Active Brake Assist
Active Brake Assist consists of:
Distance warning function
R
Autonomous braking function
R
Situation-dependent brake force boosting
R
Active Brake Assist can help you to minimize the
risk of a collision with vehicles or pedestrians or
to reduce the effects of such a collision.
If Active Brake Assist has detected a risk of colli‐
sion, a warning tone sounds and the L warn‐
ing lamp lights up in the instrument cluster.
If you do not react to the warning, autonomous
braking can be initiated in critical situations.
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