Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible 2021 Operator's Manual page 154

152 Driving and parking
Active Emergency Stop Assist (country-
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dependent) ( page 168)
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Active Lane Change Assist (country-depend‐
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ent) ( page 169)
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Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
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with exit warning ( page 177)
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Active Lane Keeping Assist (
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Parking Package
Rear view camera ( page 184)
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Surround view camera ( page 187)
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Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (
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Active Parking Assist ( page 193)
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Function of ABS
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the
brake pressure in critical driving 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.
Function of BAS
page 179)
The Brake Assist System (BAS) supports your
emergency braking situation with additional
brake force.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
page 190)
activated:
BAS automatically boosts the brake pres‐
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sure.
BAS can shorten the braking distance.
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ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
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The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
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Function of ESP (Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram)
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
deactivated
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If you deactivate ESP , ESP cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization.
ESP ® should only be deactivated in the
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following situations.
* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
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You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
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ESP can monitor and improve driving stability
and traction in the following situations, within
physical limits:
When pulling away on a wet or slippery road.
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When braking.
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