Driving Safety Systems; Esp ® (Electronic Stability Program) - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

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If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons: if
the BAS driving safety system is
malfunctioning, the : warning lamp lights
up while the engine is running (
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake quickly,
BAS automatically increases the brake
pressure, thereby reducing the stopping
distance.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Note the section on 'Important safety notes'
( page 56).
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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.
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure to the rear wheels. This enables EBD
to improve handling during braking.
Observe the information on warning and
indicator lamps ( page 210).
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
Note the section on 'Important safety notes'
( page 56).
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If ESP
any vehicle stabilization. There is an increased
risk of skidding or of an accident.
Exercise caution when continuing to drive.
Have ESP
workshop.
! Only operate the vehicle briefly
(maximum of 10 seconds) on a brake
dynamometer. The key must be turned to
page 210).
position 1 in the ignition lock during this
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time. You could otherwise damage the
drive train or the brake system.
! Do not run the vehicle on a roller
dynamometer (e.g. for performance tests).
If you must operate the vehicle on a roller
dynamometer, please consult a qualified
specialist workshop in advance. You could
otherwise damage the drive train or the
brake system.
If you activate or deactivate ESP
with engageable all-wheel drive, ESP
deactivated for the duration of the
activation/deactivation process.
If ESP
lamp lights up while the engine is running and
the engine power may be reduced
( page 210).
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ESP
tendency of the vehicle to understeer or
oversteer (skidding) in good time. If ESP
detects that the vehicle is deviating from the
direction desired by the driver, one or more
wheels are braked to stabilize the vehicle. The
engine output is also modified to keep the
vehicle on the desired course within physical
limits. ESP
on wet or slippery road surfaces. ESP
stabilizes the vehicle when braking.
The d warning lamp in the instrument
cluster flashes when ESP

Driving safety systems

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