Electronic Brake Force Distribution; Pre-Safe ® Brake; Trailer Stabilization - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Operator's Manual

controlled manner. The spinning of the
wheels results in a cutting action, which
provides better grip.
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R ESP still provides support when you
brake.
Characteristics when ESP
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
the instrument cluster does not flash. In such
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situations, ESP will not stabilize the vehicle.
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If you deactivate ESP
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ESP no longer improves driving stability.
R
the engine's torque is no longer limited and
R
the drive wheels are able to spin without
restriction. The spinning of the wheels
results in a cutting action, which provides
better grip.
traction control is still activated.
R
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R PRE-SAFE Brake is no longer available;
nor is it activated if you brake with
assistance from ESP
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ESP still provides support when you
R
brake.
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ESP

trailer stabilization

G
WARNING
If road and weather conditions are poor,
trailer stabilization will not be able to prevent
the vehicle/trailer combination from
swerving. Trailers with a high center of gravity
can tip over before ESP
There is a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your driving style to the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer
combination) begins to lurch, you can only
stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by
depressing the brake firmly.
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In this situation, ESP
detect if the vehicle/trailer combination
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begins to lurch. ESP
by braking and limiting the engine output until
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is deactivated
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warning lamp in
:
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.
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can detect this.
assists you and can
slows the vehicle down
Driving safety systems
the vehicle/trailer combination has
stabilized.
Trailer stabilization is active above speeds of
about 40 mph (65 km/h).
Trailer stabilization does not work if ESP
deactivated because of a malfunction.
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 64).
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G WARNING
If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can
still lock, e.g. under full braking. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps ( page 259) as well as
Y
display messages ( page 233).
Y
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
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PRE-SAFE Brake
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 64).
Y
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PRE-SAFE Brake is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
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If PRE-SAFE Brake is to aid you, the radar
sensor system must be:
activated ( page 229)
R
Y
operational
R
With the help of the radar sensor system,
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PRE-SAFE Brake can detect obstacles that
are in front of your vehicle for an extended
period of time.
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PRE-SAFE Brake can help you to minimize
the risk of a collision with a vehicle ahead or
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