Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual page 51

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Warning!
If the ABS malfunctions, other driving safety
systems such as the BAS or the ESP
switched off. Observe indicator and warning
lamps that may come on as well as messages
in the multifunction display that may appear.
If the ABS malfunctions, the wheels may lock
during hard braking, reducing steering
capability and extending the braking distance.
BAS
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Observe Safety notes, see page 48.
The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in
emergency situations. If you apply the brakes
very quickly, the BAS provides full brake
boost automatically, thereby potentially
reducing the braking distance.
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Apply continuous full braking pressure until
the emergency braking situation is over.
The ABS will prevent the wheels from
locking.
When you release the brake pedal, the brakes
function again as normal. The BAS is then
deactivated.
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Warning!
If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system still
functions, but without the additional brake
boost available that the BAS would normally
provide in an emergency braking maneuver.
Therefore, the braking distance may increase.
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ESP
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Observe Safety notes, see page 48.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
operational as soon as the engine is running.
It monitors the vehicle's traction (force of
adhesive friction between the tires and the
road surface) and handling.
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The ESP recognizes that the vehicle deviates
from the direction of travel as intended by the
driver. By applying brakes to individual
wheels and by limiting the engine output, the
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ESP works to stabilize the vehicle. The
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ESP is especially useful while driving off and
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are also
on wet or slippery road surfaces. The ESP
also stabilizes the vehicle during braking and
steering maneuvers.
The ESP
instrument cluster comes on when you switch
on the ignition. It goes out when the engine
is running.
The ESP
instrument cluster flashes when the ESP
engaged.
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Warning!
Never switch off the ESP
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ESP warning lamp d flashing in the
instrument cluster. In this case proceed as
follows:
When driving off, apply as little throttle as
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possible.
While driving, ease up on the accelerator
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pedal.
Adapt your speed and driving style to the
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prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
! Because the ESP
automatically, the engine and ignition must
be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch
position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is
being tested on a brake test dynamometer
or when the vehicle is being towed with the
front axle raised.
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Active braking action through the ESP
may otherwise seriously damage the brake
system which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! The ESP
use wheels of the recommended tire size
Driving safety systems
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warning lamp d in the
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warning lamp d in the
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when you see the
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operates
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will only function properly if you
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