Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2020 Operator's Manual page 161

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
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( page 171)
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Active Brake Assist ( page 163)
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Active Lane Keeping Assist (
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Start-off assist ( page 181)
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ATTENTION ASSIST ( page 198)
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BAS (Brake Assist System) ( page 159)
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Hill Start Assist ( page 179)
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EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
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( page 163)
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ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program)
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( page 160)
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ESP ® Crosswind Assist ( page 163)
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Active Speed Limit Assist ( page 174)
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HOLD function ( page 180)
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STEER CONTROL ( page 163)
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Active Steering Assist with rescue lane func‐
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tion ( page 175)
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Active Emergency Stop Assist (
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Active Parking Assist ( page 192)
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Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (
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Rear view camera (
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Cruise control (
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Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
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page 202) with exit warning (
Function of ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
ABS regulates the brake pressure in critical driv‐
ing situations:
During braking, e.g. at full brake application
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or insufficient tire traction, the wheels are
prevented from locking.
Vehicle steerability while braking is ensured.
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If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal. The pulsating brake
pedal can be an indication of hazardous road
conditions and can serve as a reminder to take
extra care while driving.
System limitations
ABS is active from speeds of approx. 5 mph
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(8 km/h).
page 177)
ABS may be impaired or may not function if a
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malfunction has occurred and the yel‐
page 182)
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page 169)
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page 199)
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Function of BAS (Brake Assist System)
& WARNING Risk of an accident caused by
BAS supports your emergency braking situation
with additional brake force.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
activated:
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low ! ABS warning lamp lights up contin‐
uously in the instrument cluster after the
engine is started.
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 automatically boosts the brake pres‐
sure.
BAS can shorten the braking distance.