Mercedes-Benz B-Class hatchback 2022 Owner's Manual page 234

Function of BAS
& WARNING Risk of an accident caused by a
malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist System)
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased.
Depress the brake pedal with full force in
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emergency braking situations. ABS pre-
vents the wheels from locking.
The Brake Assist System (BAS) supports your
emergency braking situation with additional brake
force.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
activated:
BAS automatically boosts the brake pressure.
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BAS can shorten the braking distance.
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ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
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The brakes will function as usual once you release
the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
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Functions of ESP
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
deactivated
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If you deactivate ESP , ESP
vehicle stabilisation.
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ESP should only be deactivated in the
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following situations.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
tor and improve driving stability and traction in
the following situations within physical limits:
When pulling away on wet or slippery carriage-
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ways.
When braking.
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If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
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by the driver, ESP can stabilise the vehicle by
intervening in the following ways:
One or more wheels are braked.
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The engine output is adapted according to the
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situation.
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ESP is deactivated if the å ESP
ing lamp lights up continuously in the instrument
cluster.
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is
Observe the following points when ESP
vated:
cannot carry out
Driving stability will no longer be improved.
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The drive wheels could spin.
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ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
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When ESP
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ted by ESP
If the ÷ ESP
instrument cluster, one or several wheels has
reached its grip limit:
Adapt the driving style to suit the prevailing
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road and weather conditions.
Do not deactivate ESP
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ces.
Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
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necessary.
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OFF warn-
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is deacti-
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is deactivated, you are still assis-
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when braking.
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warning lamp flashes in the
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under any circumstan-