Pre-Safe ® Brake* (Vehicles With Distronic Plus* Only) - Mercedes-Benz 2008 S550 Operator's Manual

Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Warning!
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If you see the ESP
flashing in the speedometer, proceed as fol-
lows:
While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible
While driving, ease up on the accelera-
tor
Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
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The ESP cannot prevent accidents result-
ing from excessive speed.
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Do not tow with one axle raised.
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Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged,
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim-
ited Warranty.
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Performance testing must only be conduct-
ed on a two-axle dynamometer.
Otherwise the transfer case can be damaged,
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim-
ited Warranty.
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Because the ESP
the engine and the ignition must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* in position 0
or 1) when the parking brake is being tested on a
brake test dynamometer.
Active braking action through ESP
wise seriously damage the front or rear axle
brake system.
Operational tests with the engine running can
only be conducted on a two-axle dynamometer.
PRE-SAFE
DISTRONIC Plus* only)
PRE-SAFE
mizing the risk of a rear-end collision with
a vehicle in front of you and in reducing the
severity of an accident. At speeds over ap-
prox 20 mph (30 km/h), it will
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operates automatically,
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may other-
Warning!
PRE-SAFE
designed to assist the driver during vehicle
operation. The responsibility for the vehicle
speed and the distance to the vehicle ahead,
including most importantly brake operation
to assure safe stopping distance, always re-
mains with the driver.
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Brake* (vehicles with
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Brake* can assist you in mini-
warn you of a possible collision
automatically begin to brake the vehi-
cle lightly in a speed range of up to
112 mph (180 km/h)
activate preventative occupant safety
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measures (PRE-SAFE ) ( page 56)
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Brake is a convenience system
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