Mercedes-Benz V-Class 2021 Owner's Manual page 160

tions as a reminder to take extra care while driv‐
ing.
Function of BAS (Brake Assist System)
BAS supports you with additional braking force in
an emergency braking situation.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
activated:
BAS automatically boosts the braking force of
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the brakes
BAS can shorten the braking distance
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ABS prevents the wheels from locking
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When you release the brake pedal, the brakes
function as usual again. BAS is deactivated.
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Function of ESP (Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram)
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP
vehicle stabilisation.
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ESP should only be deactivated in the
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following situations.
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ESP can, within physical limits, monitor and
improve driving stability and traction in the fol‐
lowing situations:
when driving and pulling away on wet or slip‐
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pery road surfaces
when braking
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If the vehicle is deviating from the direction
desired by the driver, ESP
cle by performing the following actions:
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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Only use wheels with the recommended tyre
sizes. Only then will ESP
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is
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, ESP cannot carry out
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can stabilise the vehi‐
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function properly.
If the ÷ warning lamp flashes in the instru‐
ment cluster, one or more wheels have reached
their traction limit:
adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
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road and weather conditions
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only depress the accelerator pedal as far as is
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necessary when pulling away
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Deactivate ESP in the following situations to
improve traction:
When using snow chains.
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In deep snow.
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On sand or gravel.
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Spinning the wheels results in a cutting
action, which enhances traction.
If the ÷ warning lamp lights up continuously,
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ESP is not available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps and
display messages (
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When ESP is deactivated, the å warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up continu‐
ously.
Observe the following points when ESP
tivated:
vehicle stabilisation is delayed and is signifi‐
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cantly reduced in the lower speed range
the drive wheels may start to spin
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traction control is still active
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If ESP is deactivated, ESP
you when braking.
Deactivating or activating ESP
board computer
On-board computer:
ò Settings
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Adjusting settings using the on-board computer is
only available on vehicles without the å but‐
ton on the centre console.
To deactivate/activate: press the a but‐
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ton.
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If ESP is deactivated, the å warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up.
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Observe the information on warning lamps
and display messages (
Driving and parking 157
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under any circum‐
page 311).
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is deac‐
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will still support
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using the on-
Assistance
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page 311).
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ESP