Adaptive Brake - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Theft deterrent locking system
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ESP still provides support when you
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brake.
and are driving above 37 mph (60 km/h)
R
(on AMG vehicles above 62 mph
(100 km/h)), ESP
one wheel reaches its grip limit even
though it is switched off.
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more
wheels start to spin, the ÷ warning lamp
in the instrument cluster flashes. In such
situations, ESP
vehicle.
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If you have switched off ESP
on again automatically at speeds above
37 mph (60 km/h) (on AMG vehicles above
62 mph (100 km/h)) or if you have
exceeded a certain lateral acceleration.
Trailer stabilization
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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.
Trailer stabilization does not work if ESP
deactivated because of a malfunction.
If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer
combination) begins to lurch, you can only
stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by
depressing the brake firmly.
In this situation, ESP
detect if the vehicle/trailer combination
begins to lurch. ESP
by braking and limiting the engine output until
the vehicle/trailer combination has
stabilized.
Trailer stabilization is active above speeds of
about 37 mph (60 km/h).
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still intervenes when
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will not stabilize the
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, it switches
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can detect this.
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assists you and can
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slows the vehicle down
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 60).
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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 (
display messages (
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.

ADAPTIVE BRAKE

ADAPTIVE BRAKE provides increased braking
safety. In addition to the braking function,
ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has the HOLD function
( page 188) and hill start assist
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( page 141).
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Theft deterrent locking system
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is
Immobilizer
To activate: remove the SmartKey from
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the ignition lock.
To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
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The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
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The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
page 245) as well as
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page 223).
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