Mercedes-Benz M-Class Owner's Manual page 66

The radar sensor system must be switched off
using the on-board computer in the vicinity of
radio telescope facilities in the following vehi-
cles:
vehicles without COMAND Online and nav-
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igation
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MAP PILOT
vehicles for Australia
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Information about switching off the radar sen-
sor system using the on-board computer can
be found in the "On-board computer and dis-
plays" section ( page 249).
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For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving, the
radar sensor system must be switched on and
operational; see "Radar sensor system" in the
index.
G WARNING
BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify
objects and complex traffic situations. BAS
PLUS cannot intervene in these cases.
There is a risk of an accident. Always pay
careful attention to the traffic situation and be
ready to brake.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
dirt on the sensors or anything else cover-
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ing the sensors
snow or heavy rain
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interference by other radar sources
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the possibility of strong radar reflections,
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for example in multi-storey car parks
a narrow vehicle travelling in front, e.g. a
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motorbike
a vehicle travelling in front on a different
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line
G WARNING
BAS PLUS does not react:
to people or animals
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to oncoming vehicles
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to crossing traffic
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when cornering
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Driving safety systems
As a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in
critical situations. There is a risk of an acci-
dent. Always pay careful attention to the traf-
fic situation and be ready to brake.
Following damage to the front end of the vehi-
cle, have the configuration and operation of
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the radar sensors checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. This also applies to colli-
sions at slow speeds where there is no visible
damage to the front of the vehicle.
If BAS PLUS is not available due to a malfunc-
tion in the radar sensor system, the brake
system remains available with full brake
boosting effect and BAS.
Adaptive brake lamps
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Adaptive brake lamps are only available in
certain countries.
If you brake sharply from a speed of more
than 50 km/h or if braking is assisted by BAS
or BAS PLUS, the brake lamps flash rapidly.
In this way, traffic travelling behind you is
warned in an even more noticeable manner.
If you brake sharply from a speed of more
than 70 km/h to a standstill, the hazard warn-
ing lamps are activated automatically. If the
brakes are applied again, the brake lamps
light up continuously. The hazard warning
lamps switch off automatically if you travel
faster than 10 km/h. You can also switch off
the hazard warning lamps using the hazard
warning switch button (
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
Important safety notes
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See the "Important safety notes" section
( page 61).
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If ESP detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilise the
vehicle. If necessary, the engine output is also
modified to keep the vehicle on the desired
page 109).
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