Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 153

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).
ABS may be impaired or may not function if a
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malfunction has occurred and the yel‐
low ! ABS warning lamp lights up contin‐
uously in the instrument cluster after the
engine is started.
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 your emergency braking situation
with additional brake force.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
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.
Functions of ESP ® (Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram)
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
malfunctioning
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If ESP is malfunctioning, ESP cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other
driving safety systems are switched off.
Drive on carefully.
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Have ESP ® checked at a qualified spe‐
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cialist workshop.
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP
out vehicle stabilization.
ESP ® should only be deactivated in the
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following situations.
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ESP can monitor and improve driving stability
and traction in the following situations, within
physical limits:
When pulling away on wet or slippery road.
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® is When braking.
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In strong side winds when you are driving
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faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
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by the driver, ESP can stabilize the vehicle by
intervening in the following ways:
One or more wheels are braked.
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is
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, ESP cannot carry