Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series Operator's Manual page 57

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BAS
G Observe Safety notes, see
page 53.
The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in
emergency situations. If you apply the brakes
very quickly, the BAS automatically provides
full brake boost, thereby potentially reducing
the braking distance.
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Apply continuous full braking pressure until
the emergency braking situation is over.
The ABS will prevent the wheels from
locking.
When you release the brake pedal, the brakes
function again as normal. The BAS is then
deactivated.
G Warning!
If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system
still functions, but without the additional
brake boost available that the BAS would
normally provide in an emergency braking
maneuver. Therefore, the braking distance
may increase.
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ESP
G Observe Safety notes, see
page 53.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
operational as soon as the engine is running
and monitors the vehicle's traction (force of
adhesive friction between the tires and the
road surface) and handling.
The ESP ® recognizes when a wheel is
spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By
applying brakes to individual wheels and by
limiting the engine output, the ESP
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stabilize the vehicle. The ESP is especially
useful while driving off and on wet or slippery
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road surfaces. The ESP also stabilizes the
vehicle during braking and steering
maneuvers.
The ABS/ESP ® warning lamp
v
instrument cluster comes on when you switch
on the ignition. It goes out when the engine
is running.
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The ABS/ESP warning lamp
v
instrument cluster flashes when the ESP
engaged.
Safety and security
Driving safety systems
G Warning!
Never switch off the ESP
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ABS/ESP warning lamp v flashing in
the instrument cluster. In this case proceed
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as follows:
When driving off, apply as little throttle
R
as possible.
While driving, ease up on the accelerator
R
pedal.
Adapt your speed and driving style to the
R
prevailing road conditions.
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Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
! Because the ESP
in the
automatically, the engine and ignition must
be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch
position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button in position 0 or 1) when the parking
in the
brake is being tested on a brake test
® dynamometer or when the vehicle is being
is
towed with the front axle raised.
Active braking action through the ESP
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
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when you see the
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cannot
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operates
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