Driving Safety Systems - Mercedes-Benz G-Class G461 Owner's Manual

Driving safety systems

In this section, you will find information
about the following driving safety systems:
ABS (anti-lock braking system)
EBV (electronic brake-power distribu-
tion)
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In wintry conditions, the maximum effect of
ABS and EBV can only be achieved when you use
M+S tyres and snow chains when necessary.
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Risk of accident
The risk of an accident increases in particu-
lar if you:
drive too fast, especially when cornering
or on wet and slippery road surfaces
drive too close to the vehicle in front
The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce this risk or override
the laws of physics.
Always adapt your driving style to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions and
maintain a sufficient distance from other
road users and objects on the road.
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Driving safety systems
ABS (anti-lock braking system)
ABS controls the brake pressure so that
the wheels do not lock while braking. This
allows you to continue steering when you
brake.
ABS works from a speed of approximately
8 km/h upwards, regardless of road sur-
face conditions.
ABS works on slippery surfaces, even if
you only brake gently.
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Risk of accident
Do not depress the brake pedal repeatedly
(pumping). Depress the brake firmly and
evenly. Pumping the brake pedal reduces
the braking effect.
The - indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster ( page 24) lights up briefly when
you start the engine. This indicates that
ABS is operational.
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