Mercedes-Benz CLA Operator's Manual page 72

Driving safety systems
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PRE-SAFE is no longer available, nor is it
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activated if you brake firmly and ESP
intervenes.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is no lon-
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ger available; nor is it activated if you brake
firmly with assistance from ESP
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ESP still provides support when you
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brake.
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ESP trailer stabilization
General information
If your vehicle/trailer combination begins to
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swerve, ESP assists you in this situation.
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ESP slows the vehicle down by braking and
limiting the engine output until the vehicle/
trailer combination has stabilized.
Important safety notes
WARNING
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If road and weather conditions are poor,
trailer stabilization will not be able to prevent
the vehicle/trailer combination from swerv-
ing. Trailers with a high center of gravity can
tip over before ESP
a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your driving style to the prevail-
ing 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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ESP trailer stabilization is active above
speeds of about 65 km/h.
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ESP trailer stabilization does not work if
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ESP is deactivated or disabled because of a
malfunction.
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can detect this. There is
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General information
EBD monitors and controls the brake pres-
sure on the rear wheels to improve driving
stability while braking.
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 63).
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G WARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
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 spe-
cialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps ( page 250) as well as dis-
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play messages ( page 220).
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ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In addi-
tion to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE
also has the HOLD function (
hill start assist ( page 145).
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STEER CONTROL
General information
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering
wheel in the direction required for vehicle
stabilization.
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