Mercedes-Benz EQS 2021 Operator's Manual page 321

Depress the brake pedal with full force in
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emergency braking situations. ABS pre-
vents the wheels from locking.
The Brake Assist System (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 pressure.
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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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Function of ESP
& WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
deactivated
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If you deactivate ESP , ESP
vehicle stabilisation.
ESP
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following situations.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
tor and improve driving stability and traction in
the following situations within physical limits:
When pulling away on wet or slippery carriage-
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ways.
When braking.
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Vehicles with trailer hitch: in trailer operation
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from speeds of 65 km/h, if the vehicle/trailer
combination begins to sway from side to side.
In strong side winds when you are driving
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faster than 80 km/h.
If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
by the driver, ESP
intervening in the following ways:
One or more wheels are braked.
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is
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The drive system output is adapted according
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to the situation.
cannot carry out
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should only be deactivated in the
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can stabilise the vehicle by
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ESP is deactivated if the å ESP
ing lamp lights up continuously in the driver's dis-
play:
Driving stability will no longer be improved.
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Vehicles with trailer hitch: stabilisation of the
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vehicle/trailer combination is no longer
active.
Crosswind Assist is no longer active.
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The drive wheels could spin.
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ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
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When ESP is deactivated, you are still assis-
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ted by ESP when braking.
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If the ÷ ESP warning lamp flashes in the driv-
er's display, one or several wheels has reached its
grip limit:
Adapt your driving style to suit the current
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road and weather conditions.
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Do not deactivate ESP .
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Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as is
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necessary when pulling away.
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