Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 65

In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
dirt on the sensors or anything else
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covering the sensors
snow or heavy rain
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interference by other radar sources
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the possibility of strong radar reflections,
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for example in parking garages
a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
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motorbike
a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
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WARNING
BAS PLUS does not react:
to people or animals
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to oncoming vehicles
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to crossing traffic
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in curves
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As a result, BAS PLUS cannot intervene in
critical situations. There is a risk of an
accident. Always pay careful attention to the
traffic situation and be ready to brake.
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
If BAS PLUS is not available due to a
malfunction in the radar sensor system, the
brake system remains available with full
brake boosting effect and BAS.
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
Important safety notes
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See the "Important safety notes" section
( Y page 61).
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If ESP detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. If necessary, the engine output is also
modified to keep the vehicle on the desired
Driving safety systems
course within physical limits. ESP
the driver when pulling away on wet or
slippery roads. ESP
vehicle during braking.
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If ESP intervenes, the ÷ ESP
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
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WARNING
Under no circumstances should you
deactivate ESP
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. 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 to suit the prevailing road
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and weather conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid. ESP
prevent accidents resulting from excessive
speed.
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Switch the ignition off when:
the parking brake is being tested using a
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dynamometer
the vehicle is being towed with the front
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or rear axle raised
Application of the brakes by ESP
otherwise destroy the brake system.
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Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP
properly.
ETS (Electronic Traction Support)
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WARNING
Observe "Important safety notes"
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( page 60).
Traction control is part of ESP
Traction control brakes the drive wheels
individually if they spin. This enables you to
pull away and accelerate on slippery surfaces,
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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assists
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can also stabilize the
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warning
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when the ÷ ESP
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cannot
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function
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