2003 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 74
2003 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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Safety and Security Driving safety systems Continuos steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantagesprovided by the ABS, namely braking power and ability to steer the vehicle. BAS The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, thereby potentially reducing the braking distance. 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. Warning! G i To alert following vehicles to slippery road conditions you discover, operate your hazard warning flashers as appropriate. The - warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when you turn the key in the starter switch to position 2 or press the KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) start/stop button twice. It goes out when the engine is running. The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction. 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 vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others. More information can be found in the "Practical hints" section ( page 289). 74