Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 2020 Owner's Manual page 188

Traffic Sign Assist ( page 228)
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Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
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with exit warning ( page 230)
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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 tyre 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.
1 This function includes subfunctions which are only available in conjunction with the Driving Assistance Package.
Function of BAS
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The Brake Assist System (BAS) supports your
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emergency braking situation with additional
brake force.
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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.
Function of ESP
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& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP
out vehicle stabilisation.
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(Electronic Stability Pro‐
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is
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, ESP cannot carry
Driving and parking 185
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 recognise
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 wet or slippery carria‐
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geways.
When braking.
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If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
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by the driver, ESP can stabilise the vehicle by
intervening in the following ways:
One or more wheels are braked.
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The engine output is adapted according to
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the situation.