Adaptive Brake - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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ESP activated:
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The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Characteristics when ESP
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If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ÷ ESP
instrument cluster flashes. In such situations,
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ESP will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP
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ESP no longer improves driving stability.
R
Engine torque is no longer limited and the
R
drive wheels are able to spin.
Traction control is still activated.
R
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is no longer
R
available; nor is it activated if you brake firmly
with assistance from ESP
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PRE-SAFE is no longer available, nor is it
R
activated if you brake firmly and ESP
venes.
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PRE-SAFE Brake is no longer available, it is
R
also not activated if you brake firmly and ESP
intervenes.
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ESP still provides support when you brake
R
firmly.
Crosswind Assist
General information
Vehicles with MAGIC BODY CONTROL: informa-
tion on stabilizing the vehicle in the event of
crosswind ( page 156).
Y
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.
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is deactivated
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warning lamp in the
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:
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.
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inter-
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is
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
i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 61).
Y
G
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 (
Y
messages ( page 206).
Y

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 124).
Y
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PRE-SAFE Brake
General information
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PRE-SAFE Brake can help you to minimize the
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 61).
Y
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PRE‑SAFE Brake is only available in vehicles
with the Driving Assistance Plus package.
page 234) as well as display
page 154) and hill start
Y
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Brake has detected a risk