Pre-Safe ® Brake - Mercedes-Benz 2010 E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

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Warning!
Switch on the ESC immediately if the
aforementioned circumstances do not apply
anymore. Otherwise the ESC will not stabilize
the vehicle when it is starting to skid or a
wheel is spinning.
When you switch off the ESC,
the ESC does not stabilize the vehicle
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the engine output is not limited, which
R
allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut
into surfaces for better grip
the ETS will still apply the brakes to a
R
spinning wheel
the ESC continues to operate when you are
R
braking
the cruise control or the DISTRONIC PLUS
R
cannot be activated
the cruise control or the DISTRONIC PLUS
R
switch off if activated
i When the ESC is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESC
warning lamp ä in the instrument
cluster flashes. However, the ESC will then
not stabilize the vehicle.
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With the engine running, press ESC
switch : until the ESC OFF warning lamp
å in the instrument cluster comes on.
The ESC is switched off.
Driving safety systems
G
Warning!
When the ESC OFF warning lamp å is on,
the ESC is switched off.
When the ESC warning lamp ä and the
ESC OFF warning lamp å are on
continuously, the ESC is not operational due
to a malfunction.
When the ESC is switched off or not
operational, vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESC.
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESC switched off.
This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Switching on the ESC
X
Press ESC switch : until the ESC OFF
warning lamp å in the instrument
cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving mode
with the ESC switched on.
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PRE-SAFE Brake
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The PRE-SAFE Brake is available in vehicles
equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS. The PRE-
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SAFE Brake can assist you in minimizing the
risk of a rear-end collision with a vehicle in
front of you. The PRE-SAFE
reduce the severity of an accident. At speeds
above approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) it will
issue a warning when your vehicle is
approaching the preceding vehicle very
quickly. An intermittent acoustic warning
sounds and the distance warning lamp ·
in the instrument cluster comes on.
Due to the system characteristics, warnings
could be issued without cause in complex
driving situations.
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Brake may also
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