Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2018 Owner's Manual page 182

conditions and can serve as a reminder to take
extra care while driving.
System limitations
ABS is active from speeds of approx.
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5 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.
Functions of Off-road ABS
Off-road ABS is specially adapted for driving off-
road:
the front wheels lock cyclically during brak‐
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ing
the braking distance is shortened due to the
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digging-in effect
System limitations
Off-road ABS functions at speeds below
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60 km/h
if Off-road ABS intervenes, the ability to steer
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may be restricted
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.
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Functions of ESP (Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram)
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
malfunctioning
If ESP ® is malfunctioning, ESP
out vehicle stabilisation. 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 ® , ESP ®
out vehicle stabilisation.
ESP ® should only be deactivated in the
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following situations.
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