Abs (Antilock Brake System) - Mercedes-Benz 1989 560 SL Owner's Manual

ABS (Antilock Brake System)
The ABS prevents the wheels from
locking up above a vehicle speed
of approximately 3 km/h (2 mph)
independent of road surface condi-
tions. It is necessary, however, that
the vehicle speed reaches at least
8 km/h (5 mph) before com-
mencing to brake.
At the instant one of the wheels is
about to lock up, you will feel a
slight pulsation in the brake pedal,
indicating that the ABS is in the
regulating mode.
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS
will respond even with only slight
brake pedal pressure. The pulsat-
ing brake pedal can be an
i~~ica­
tion of hazardous road conditions,
and it functions as a reminder to
take extra care while driving.
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The ABS indicator lamp in the in-
strument cluster comes on with the
key in steering lock position 2 and
should go out with the engine
running.
If the charging voltage falls below
10 volts, the indicator lamp comes
on and the ABS is switched off.
When the voltage is above this
value again, the indicator lamp
should go out and the ABS will be
operational.
If the ABS indicator lamp does not
go out or comes on while driving, it
indicates that the ABS has detect-
ed a malfunction and has switched
off. In this case, the brake system
functions in the usual manner, but
without anti lock assistance. We re-
commend that you visit an autho-
rized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer as
soon as possible to have the sys-
tem checked.
Warning!
Even the ASS cannot prevent
the natural laws of physics
from acting on the vehicle. The
ABS cannot prevent accidents,
including those resulting from
excessive speed in turns,
following another vehicle too
closely, or aquaplaning. Only a
safe, attentive, and skillful
driver can prevent accidents.
The capabilities of an ABS
equipped car must never be
exploited in a reckless or dan-
gerous manner which could
jeopardize the user's safety or
the safety of others.