Adaptive Brake Assist - Mercedes-Benz SLC Operator's Manual

Function
Starting at a speed of approximately 4 mph
(7 km/h), the distance warning 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 in order to increase the
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distance from the vehicle in front.
or
Take evasive action, provided it is safe to do
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so.
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving conditions
may also cause the system to display a warning.
With the help of the radar sensor system, the
distance warning function can detect obstacles
that are in the path of your vehicle for an exten-
ded period of time.
Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h), the distance warning function can
also react to stationary obstacles, such as stop-
ped or parked vehicles.
Autonomous braking function
If the driver does not react to the distance warn-
ing signal in a critical situation, Active Brake
Assist can assist with the autonomous braking
function.
If the autonomous braking function requires a
particularly high braking force, preventative
passenger protection measures (PRE-SAFE
are activated simultaneously.
Vehicles without Distance Pilot DISTRONIC:
the autonomous braking function is available in
the following speed ranges:
4 - 65 mph (7 - 105 km/h) for moving objects
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4 - 31 mph (7 - 50 km/h) for stationary
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objects
Vehicles with Distance Pilot DISTRONIC: the
autonomous braking function is available in the
following speed ranges:
4 - 124 mph (7 - 200 km/h) for moving
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objects
4 - 31 mph (7 - 50 km/h) for stationary
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objects
Due to the nature of the system, particularly
complicated but non-critical driving conditions
may also cause the Autonomous Braking Func-
tion to intervene.
Driving safety systems
If the autonomous braking function requires a
particularly high braking force, preventative
passenger protection measures (PRE-SAFE
are activated simultaneously (

Adaptive Brake Assist

General information
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 54).
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With the help of adaptive Brake Assist, the dis-
tance warning signal can detect obstacles that
are in the path of your vehicle for an extended
period of time.
If adaptive Brake Assist detects a risk of colli-
sion with the vehicle in front, it calculates the
braking force necessary to avoid a collision. If
you apply the brakes forcefully, adaptive Brake
Assist will automatically increase the braking
force to a level suitable for the traffic conditions.
Adaptive Brake Assist provides braking assis-
tance in hazardous situations at speeds above
4 mph (7 km/h). It uses radar sensor technology
to assess the traffic situation.
Up to a speed of approximately 155 mph
(250 km/h), adaptive Brake Assist is capable of
reacting to moving objects that have already
been detected as such at least once over the
period of observation.
Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h), adaptive Brake Assist reacts to sta-
tionary obstacles.
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If adaptive Brake Assist demands particularly
high braking force, preventative passenger pro-
tection measures (PRE-SAFE
simultaneously (
Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
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emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will work normally again if:
you release the brake pedal.
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there is no longer any danger of a collision.
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no obstacle is detected in front of your vehi-
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cle.
Adaptive Brake Assist is then deactivated.
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