Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 79

system checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Function
To activate/deactivate: activate or deac-
X
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tivate PRE-SAFE Brake in the on-board
computer ( page 245).
Y
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If the PRE-SAFE Brake is not activated, the
æ symbol appears in the multifunction
display.
Starting at a speed of around 4 mph (7 km/h),
this function warns you if you rapidly
approach a vehicle in front. An intermittent
warning tone will then sound and the ·
distance warning lamp will light up in the
instrument cluster.
Brake immediately to defuse the situation.
X
or
Take evasive action provided it is safe to do
X
so.
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PRE-SAFE Brake can also brake the vehicle
automatically under the following conditions:
the driver and front-passenger have their
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seat belts fastened
and
the vehicle speed is between approx-
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imately 4 mph (7 km/h) and 124 mph
(200 km/h)
At speeds of up to approximately 44 mph
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(70 km/h) PRE-SAFE
stationary objects in the path of your vehi-
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cle, e.g. stopped or parked vehicles
pedestrians in the path of your vehicle
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If there is an increased risk of collision,
preventive passenger protection measures
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(PRE-SAFE ) are activated.
If the risk of collision with the vehicle in front
remains and you do not brake, take evasive
action or accelerate significantly, the vehicle
may perform automatic emergency braking,
up to the point of full brake application. Auto-
matic emergency braking is not performed
Brake can also detect:
Driving safety systems
until immediately prior to an imminent acci-
dent.
You can prevent the intervention of the PRE-
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SAFE Brake at any time by:
depressing the accelerator pedal further.
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activating kickdown.
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releasing the brake pedal.
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The braking action of PRE-SAFE
ended automatically if:
you maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
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there is no longer a risk of collision.
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there is no longer an obstacle detected in
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front of your vehicle.
STEER CONTROL
General information
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering
wheel in the direction required for vehicle
stabilization.
This steering assistance is provided in partic-
ular if:
both right wheels or both left wheels are on
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a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake.
the vehicle starts to skid.
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Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 67).
Y
No steering support is provided from STEER
CONTROL, if:
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ESP is malfunctioning.
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the lighting is faulty.
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Power steering will, however, continue to
function.
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Brake is
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