Abs (Anti-Lock Braking System); Overview - Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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Position Top Tether belt ?. Comply with
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the manufacturer's installation
instructions when doing so.
Hook Top Tether hook = into Top Tether
X
anchorage ;.
Ensure that:
Top Tether hook = is hooked into Top
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Tether anchorage ; as shown.
Top Tether belt ? is not twisted.
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When Top Tether hook = is connected, the
child restraint system can be secured.
Install the child restraint system.
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Tension Top Tether belt ?. Comply with
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the manufacturer's installation
instructions when doing so.
The child restraint system with Top Tether
belt ? has been removed:
Slide cover : onto Top Tether
X
anchorage ;.
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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R ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
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ADAPTIVE BRAKE
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Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety
systems can neither reduce the risk of
accident nor override the laws of physics.
Driving safety systems are merely aids
designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed and for braking in
good time. Always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather
conditions and maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there is
adequate contact between the tires and the
road surface. Please pay special attention to
the notes on tires, recommended minimum
tire tread depths, etc. (
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In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 54).
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G WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems
are deactivated. There is an increased danger
of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
page 248).
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