Adaptive Brake - Mercedes-Benz 2010 C-Class Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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When you release the brake pedal, the brakes
function again as normal. The BAS is then
deactivated.
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Warning!
If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system still
functions, but without the additional brake
boost available that the BAS would normally
provide in an emergency braking maneuver.
Therefore, the braking distance may increase.

Adaptive Brake

Adaptive Brake provides a high level of
braking safety as well as increased braking
comfort. Adaptive Brake takes driver and
vehicle characteristics into consideration,
thus achieving an optimal braking effect.
In addiditon, Adaptive Brake provides the hill-
start assist system (
For more information on the brake system,
see ( Y page 255).
EBP
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Observe Safety notes, see page 60.
The Electronic Brake Proportioning (EBP)
enhances braking effectiveness by allowing
the rear brakes to supply a greater proportion
of the braking effort in straight-line braking
without a loss of vehicle stability.
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Warning!
If the EBP malfunctions, the brake system will
still function with full brake boost. However,
the rear wheels could lock up during
emergency braking situations, for example.
You could lose control of the vehicle and
cause an accident.
Adapt your driving style to the changed
driving characteristics.
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ESP
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Observe Safety notes, see page 60.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
operational as soon as the engine is running.
It monitors the vehicle's traction (force of
adhesive friction between the tires and the
road surface) and handling.
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The ESP recognizes that the vehicle deviates
from the direction of travel as intended by the
driver. By applying brakes to individual
wheels and by limiting the engine output, the
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ESP works to stabilize the vehicle. The
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ESP is especially useful while driving off and
on wet or slippery road surfaces. The ESP
also stabilizes the vehicle during braking and
steering maneuvers.
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The ESP warning lamp d in the
instrument cluster comes on when you switch
on the ignition. It goes out when the engine
is running.
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The ESP warning lamp d in the
instrument cluster flashes when the ESP
engaged.
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Warning!
Never switch off the ESP
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ESP warning lamp d flashing in the
instrument cluster. In this case proceed as
follows:
When driving off, apply as little throttle as
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possible.
While driving, ease up on the accelerator
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pedal.
Adapt your speed and driving style to the
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prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
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multifunction display (
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refer to the ESP as ESC.
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