Mercedes-Benz GLA Series Operator's Manual page 168

166 Driving and parking
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Function of ESP Crosswind Assist
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ESP Crosswind Assist detects sudden gusts of
side wind and helps the driver to keep the vehi‐
cle in the lane:
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ESP Crosswind Assist is active at vehicle
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speeds between approx. 47 mph (75 km/h)
and 125 mph (200 km/h) when driving
straight ahead or cornering slightly.
The vehicle is stabilized by means of individ‐
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ual brake application on one side.
Function of EBD
Electronic Breakforce Distribution (EBD) is char‐
acterized by the following:
Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure
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on the rear wheels.
Improved driving stability when braking,
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especially on bends.
Function of STEER CONTROL
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in
the direction required for vehicle stabilization.
This steering recommendation is given particu‐
larly in the following situations:
Both right wheels or both left wheels are on
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a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake.
The vehicle starts to skid.
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System limits
STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not
function in the following situations:
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ESP is deactivated.
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ESP is malfunctioning.
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The steering is malfunctioning.
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If ESP is malfunctioning, you will be assisted
further by the electric power steering.
Function of Active Brake Assist
Active Brake Assist consists of the following
functions:
Distance warning function
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Autonomous braking function
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Situation-dependent braking assistance
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Vehicles with Driving Assistance Pack‐
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age: Evasive Steering Assist and cornering
function
Active Brake Assist can help you to minimise the
risk of a collision with vehicles, cyclists or
pedestrians, or reduce the effects of such a colli‐
sion.
If Active Brake Assist has detected a risk of colli‐
sion, a warning tone sounds and the L dis‐
tance warning lamp lights up in the instrument
cluster.
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Vehicles with PRE-SAFE : depending on the
country, an additional haptic warning occurs in
the form of slight, repeated tensioning of the
seat belt.