Abs - Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2007 Owner's Manual

vehicle is in motion, injuring themselves
and others.
Indicator lamp
1
Button
2
To activate: press button 2.
X
Indicator lamp 1 lights up. The rear side
windows can only be operated using the
switches on the driver's door.
To deactivate: press button 2.
X
Indicator lamp 1 goes out. You can oper-
ate the rear side windows using the
switches in the rear compartment.
Driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
R
BAS (Brake Assist System)
R
Adaptive brake lamps
R
ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program)
R
EBV (electronic brake-power distribution)
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In wintry road conditions, use winter tyres
(M+S tyres) and snow chains if necessary. .
G Risk of accident
The risk of an accident is significantly
increased by driving too fast. This is partic-
ularly the case when cornering on wet and
slippery roads and when driving too close
to the vehicle in front.
The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce this risk or override
the laws of physics.
For this reason, always adapt your driving
style to suit the prevailing road and weather
conditions. Maintain sufficient distance
from other road users and objects on the
road.
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the vehi-
cle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 8 km/h
upwards, regardless of road surface condi-
tions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even
when you only brake gently.
G Risk of accident
Do not depress the brake pedal several
times in quick succession (pumping).
Depress the brake firmly and evenly. Pump-
ing the brake pedal reduces the braking
effect.
Braking
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
If ABS intervenes:
Continue to depress the brake pedal with
X
force until the braking situation is over.
For full braking application:
Depress the brake pedal with maximum
X
force.
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