Function/Notes; Adaptive Brake; Electronic Brake Force Distribution; Pre-Safe ® Brake - Mercedes-Benz SLK350 Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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the instrument cluster does not flash. In such
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situations, ESP will not stabilize the vehicle.
To deactivate: press button : until the
X
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å ESP OFF warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster.
The ÷OFF message appears in the
multifunction display.
G
WARNING
When the å ESP
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ESP is deactivated.
If the ÷ ESP ® warning lamp and the
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å ESP OFF warning lamp remain lit,
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ESP is not available due to a malfunction.
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When ESP is deactivated or not operational,
vehicle stability in standard driving
maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP ® .
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
To activate: briefly press button :.
X
®
The å ESP OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The
message appears in the multifunction
display.
® OFF warning lamp is lit,
®
deactivated.
÷ON
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 56).
Y
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
G
WARNING
If EBD has malfunctioned, the braking system
remains available with full brake boosting
effect. However, the rear wheels can still lock,
e.g. under full braking. This could cause you
to lose control of your vehicle and cause an
accident. You should therefore adapt your
driving style to the different handling
characteristics.
Observe the notes on warning and indicator
X
lamps ( page 230) as well as display
Y
messages ( page 202).
Y

ADAPTIVE BRAKE

ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In
addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE
BRAKE also has the HOLD function
( page 168) and hill start assist
Y
( page 134). For further information, see
Y
Driving tips ( page 153).
Y
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PRE-SAFE Brake
®
PRE-SAFE Brake is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 56).
Y
PRE-SAFE ® Brake can help you to minimize
the risk of a frontal collision with a vehicle
ahead or reduce the effects of such a
®
collision. If PRE-SAFE Brake has detected a
risk of collision, you will be warned visually
and acoustically as well as by automatic