Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907 2018 Operating Instructions Manual page 148

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Driving and parking
BAS (Brake Assist System) (
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
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Active Brake Assist (
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Adaptive brake lights (
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Cruise control ( page 150) and limiter
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( page 151)
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
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( page 153)
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Hill start assist
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HOLD function ( page 155)
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Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (
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Reversing camera (
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360° Camera ( page 159)
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ATTENTION ASSIST (
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Traffic Sign Assist (
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Blind Spot Assist (
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Active Lane Keeping Assist (
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Functions of ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Observe the important safety guidelines for the
driving safety system.
ABS controls the brake pressure in critical situa‐
tions:
the wheels are prevented from locking when
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braking, e.g. during maximum full-stop brak‐
ing or when there is insufficient tyre traction
the steerability of the vehicle in terms of
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physical possibilities is ensured when braking
ABS is active from speeds of approx. 5 km/h.
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On a slippery road surface, ABS intervenes
even if you only brake gently.
System limitations
If there is a malfunction and the yellow ! ABS
warning lamp lights up continuously in the instru‐
ment display after starting the engine, ABS may
be impaired or without function.
If ABS intervenes, you will feel a pulsing in the
brake pedal. The pulsating brake pedal may be an
indication of hazardous road conditions and func‐
tions as a reminder to take extra care while driv‐
ing.
If ABS intervenes: keep the brake pedal firmly
depressed until the braking situation has passed.
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To make a full brake application: depress the
brake pedal with full force.
Function of BAS (Brake Assist System)
& WARNING Risk of an accident caused by
a malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist Sys‐
tem)
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased.
Depress the brake pedal with full force
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in emergency braking situations. ABS
prevents the wheels from locking.
BAS supports you with additional braking force in
an emergency braking situation.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
activated:
BAS automatically boosts the braking force of
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the brakes
BAS can shorten the braking distance
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ABS prevents the wheels from locking
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When you release the brake pedal, the brakes
function as usual again. BAS is deactivated.
Functions of ASC (Acceleration Skid Control)
ASC can neither reduce the risk of an accident
nor override the laws of physics if the driver does
not pay attention when pulling away or accelerat‐
ing. ASC is only an aid. Always adapt your driving
style to suit the prevailing road and weather con‐
ditions.
If you activate or deactivate the all-wheel drive in
a vehicle with this option, ASC will be deactivated
for the duration of the activation/deactivation
process.
Vehicles without steering wheel buttons: if ASC is
malfunctioning, the ÷ indicator lamp lights up
while the engine is running and the engine output
may be reduced ( page 23).
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ASC improves traction, i.e. the transfer of power
from the tyres to the road surface, for a sus‐
tained period and, thereby, also improves the
driving stability of the vehicle. If the driving
wheels start to spin, ASC brakes individual drive
wheels and limits the engine torque. ASC thus
significantly assists you when pulling away and
accelerating, especially on wet or slippery roads.