2011 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 61
2011 Mercedes CLS-Class Manual
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219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 59 Version: 2.11.8.1 Driving safety systems If the ABS malfunctions, the wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability and extending the braking distance. 59 of the braking effort in straight-line braking without a loss of vehicle stability. G Warning! BAS The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS provides full brake boost automatically, thereby potentially reducing the braking distance. X 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. G Observe Safety notes, see page 58. ESP® The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®) is operational as soon as the engine is running. It monitors the vehicle's traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling. The ESP® recognizes that the vehicle deviates from the direction of travel as intended by the driver. By applying brakes to individual wheels and by limiting the engine output, the ESP® works to stabilize the vehicle. The ESP® is especially useful while driving off and on wet or slippery road surfaces. The ESP® also stabilizes the vehicle during braking and steering maneuvers. The ESP® warning lamp d in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition. It goes out when the engine is running. The ESP® warning lamp d in the instrument cluster flashes when the ESP® is engaged. G Observe Safety notes, see page 58. G Warning! If the BAS malfunctions, the brake system still functions, but without the additional brake boost available that the BAS would normally provide in an emergency braking maneuver. Therefore, the braking distance may increase. Adaptive Brake Adaptive Brake provides a high level of braking safety as well as increased braking comfort. Adaptive Brake takes driver and vehicle characteristics into consideration, thus achieving an optimal braking effect. For more information on the brake system, see (Y page 210). EBP G Observe Safety notes, see page 58. The Electronic Brake Proportioning (EBP) enhances braking effectiveness by allowing the rear brakes to supply a greater proportion Z Safety and security If the EBP malfunctions, the brake system will still function with full brake boost. However, the rear wheels could lock up during emergency braking situations, for example. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. Adapt your driving style to the changed driving characteristics.