Driving Safety Systems; System Overview - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

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To activate: press ! button : for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the indicator lamp
flashes.
X
To deactivate: press ! button :
again.
or
X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210
regulations of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must withstand any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

Driving safety systems

Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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BAS (Brake Assist System)
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Driving safety systems
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
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Important safety notes
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WARNING
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
Excessive speed, especially in turns
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Wet and slippery road surfaces
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Following another vehicle too closely
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The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce these risks or prevent
the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle. They cannot increase braking or
steering efficiency beyond that afforded by
the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires
or the traction afforded.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
The capabilities of a vehicle equipped with the
driving safety systems described in this
section must never be exploited in a reckless
or dangerous manner which could jeopardize
the user's safety or the safety of others.
Always adjust your driving style to the
prevailing road and weather conditions and
keep a safe distance to other road users and
objects on the street.
If a driving system malfunctions, other driving
safety systems may also switch off. Observe
indicator and warning lamps that may come
on as well as messages in the multifunction
display that may appear.
G
WARNING
The ABS, the BAS, and the ESP
when the differential locks are switched on.
When the ABS, the BAS, and the ESP
switched off
wheels may lock during hard braking
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steering capabilities are reduced
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switch off
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are
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