2007 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 94

Safety and Security Driving safety systems After driving on wet or snow-covered roads, you should apply your brakes firmly before parking your vehicle. This produces heat which serves to dry the brake disks and help prevent corrosion. On long and steep grades, shift to a lower gear (gear range 1, 2, or 3) to prevent the brakes from overheating and to reduce brake wear. After hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for some time so that the air stream will cool down the brakes faster. Only Mercedes-Benz approved components (e.g. brake pads) should be installed on your vehicle. Brake pads not approved by Mercedes-Benz may impair the safety of your vehicle. EBP The Electronic Brake Proportioning (EBP) enhances braking effectiveness by allowing the rear brakes to supply a greater proportion of the braking effort in straight line breaking without a loss of vehicle stability. Warning! skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others. Adaptive Brake Adaptive Brake provides a high level of braking safety as well as increased braking comfort. Important notes on using the brake system Following extended periods of only minor loads to your brake system, you should occasionally apply the brakes when traveling at high speeds. This improves the grip of the brake pads. Warning! G When the EBP is malfunctioning, the ABS, BAS, ESP® are also switched off. If the EBP is malfunctioning, 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. G Make sure not to endanger any other road users when carrying out these braking maneuvers. 93