Driving Safety Systems - Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010 Owner's Manual

To activate/deactivate: press button ;.
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When indicator lamp : is lit, the side win-
dows in the rear can only be operated using
the switches on the driver's door. When
indicator lamp : is not lit, the side win-
dows in the rear can also be operated using
the switches in the rear compartment.

Driving safety systems

Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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BAS (Brake Assist System)
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BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus*)
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Adaptive brake lamps
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R ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
EBD (Electronic Brake-power Distribution)
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ADAPTIVE BRAKE
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PRE-SAFE Brake (vehicles with DIS-
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TRONIC PLUS)
Important safety notes
G Risk of accident
The risk of an accident is significantly
increased by driving too fast. This is particu-
larly the case when cornering as well as on
wet or slippery roads or when driving too close
to the vehicle in front.
Driving safety systems
The driving safety systems described in this
section can neither reduce this risk nor over-
ride the laws of physics.
For this reason, always adapt your driving
style to the prevailing road and weather con-
ditions. Maintain sufficient distance from
other road users and objects on the road.
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In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tyres (M+S tyres) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the driv-
ing safety systems described in this section
work as effectively as possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety guidelines
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Risk of accident
Do not depress the brake pedal several times
in quick succession (pumping). Depress the
brake firmly and evenly. Pumping the brake
pedal reduces the braking effect.
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the vehi-
cle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 8 km/h
upwards, regardless of road-surface condi-
tions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even
when you only brake gently.
Braking
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
X
brake pedal with force until the braking sit-
uation is over.
To make a full brake application:
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depress the brake pedal with full force.
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Risk of accident
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. This limits the steerability of the vehi-
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