Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS 2017 Operator's Manual page 75

Important safety notes
Crosswind Assist does not work if ESP
switched off or deactivated because of a mal-
function.
Crosswind Assist
General information
Vehicles with MAGIC BODY CONTROL: informa-
tion on stabilizing the vehicle in the event of
crosswind ( page 180).
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Strong crosswind gusts can impair the ability of
your vehicle to drive straight ahead. The cross-
wind driving assistance function integrated in
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ESP noticeably reduces these impairments.
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ESP intervenes automatically according to the
direction and intensity of the crosswinds affect-
ing your vehicle.
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ESP intervenes with stabilizing braking to
assist you in keeping the vehicle in the lane.
Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle speeds
above 50 mph (80 km/h) when driving straight
ahead or cornering gently.
Important safety notes
Crosswind Assist does not work if ESP
switched off or deactivated because of a mal-
function.
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General information
EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure
on the rear wheels to improve driving stability
while braking.
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 66).
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WARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the
risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
® cialist workshop.
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Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (
messages (
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety and
offers increased braking comfort. In addition to
the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has
the HOLD function (
assist ( page 148).
Y
PRE-SAFE
General information
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PRE-SAFE
risk of a collision with a vehicle ahead or a
pedestrian, and reduce the effects of such a
collision. If PRE-SAFE
of collision, you will be warned visually and
acoustically as well as by automatic braking.
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Pay attention to the important safety notes
in the "Driving safety systems" section
( page 66).
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PRE‑SAFE
with the Driving Assistance Plus package.
For PRE-SAFE
the radar sensor system and the camera system
must be switched on and be operational.
With the help of the radar sensor system and the
camera system, PRE-SAFE
obstacles that are in front of your vehicle for an
extended period of time.
In addition, pedestrians in the path of your vehi-
cle can be detected.
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PRE-SAFE
typical characteristics such as the body con-
tours and posture of a person standing upright.
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Observe the restrictions described in the
"Important safety notes" section
( page 74).
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Driving safety systems
page 261) as well as display
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page 230).
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page 178) and hill start
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Brake
Brake can help you to minimize the
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Brake has detected a risk
Brake is only available in vehicles
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Brake to assist you when driving,
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Brake can detect
Brake detects pedestrians using
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