Driving Safety Systems - Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011 Owner's Manual

Saloon (example)
To activate: press the child-proof lock
X
lever up in the direction of arrow :.
Make sure that the child-proof locks are
X
working properly.
To deactivate: press the child-proof lock
X
lever down in the direction of arrow ;.
Override feature for the rear side win-
dows
To activate/deactivate: press button ;.
X
If indicator lamp : is lit, operation of the
rear side windows is disabled. Operation is
only possible using the switches in the driv-
er's door. If indicator lamp : is off, oper-
ation is possible using the switches in the
rear compartment.

Driving safety systems

Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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BAS (Brake Assist System)
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BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus*)
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Adaptive brake lamps
R
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
R
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
R
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
R
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PRE-SAFE Brake
R
Important safety notes
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WARNING
The risk of an accident is significantly
increased by driving too fast. This is particu-
larly the case when cornering as well as on
wet or slippery roads or when driving too close
to the vehicle in front.
The driving safety systems described in this
section can neither reduce this risk nor over-
ride the laws of physics.
For this reason, always adapt your driving
style to the prevailing road and weather con-
ditions. Maintain sufficient distance from
other road users and objects on the road.
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Please note that the driving safety sys-
tems described only work as effectively as
possible when there is adequate contact
between the tyres and the road surface.
Pay particular attention to the information
regarding tyres, recommended minimum
tyre tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and
tyres" section ( page 362).
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In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tyres (M+S tyres) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the driv-
ing safety systems described in this section
work as effectively as possible.
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