2004 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 77

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Safety and Security

Driving safety systems

The

-

indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster (

³

page 22) comes on when you

turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to

position

2

or press the KEYLESS-GO*

start/stop button twice. It goes out when

the engine is running.

Braking

At the instant one of the wheels is about to

lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the

brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in

the regulating mode.

²

Keep firm and steady pressure on the

brake pedal while experiencing the pul-

sation.

Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure

yields the advantages provided by the ABS,

namely braking power and the ability to

steer the vehicle.

The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica-

tion of hazardous road conditions and

functions as a reminder to take extra care

while driving.

Emergency brake maneuver

²

Keep continuous full pressure on the

brake pedal.

For more information, see “Practical hints”

(

³

page 305).

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 poten-

tially 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.

For more information, see “Practical hints”

(

³

page 305).

Warning!

G

The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of

physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can

it increase braking or steering efficiency be-

yond 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 hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and

skillful driver can prevent accidents. The ca-

pabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must

never be exploited in a reckless or danger-

ous manner which could jeopardize the us-

er’s safety or the safety of others.

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