2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 67
2008 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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Safety and Security Driving safety systems This section contains information about Adaptive Brake Lights as well as the following driving safety systems: ABS (Antilock Brake System) Adaptive Brake BAS (Brake Assist System) BAS Plus* (Brake Assist System Plus) EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning) ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) 4MATIC (Four Wheel Electronic Traction System) PRE-SAFE® Brake* (Preventive Occupant Safety Brake) ABS Warning! G The following factors increase the risk of accidents: Excessive speed, especially in turns Wet and slippery road surfaces Following another vehicle too closely The driving safety systems described in this section cannot reduce these risks or prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle. Always adapt your driving style to the prevailing road and weather conditions and keep a safe distance to other road users and objects on the street. Warning! G Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the brake pedal defeats the purpose of the ABS and significantly reduces braking effectiveness. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels do not lock during braking. This allows you to maintain the ability to steer your vehicle. The ABS is functional above a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent of road surface conditions. spond even to light brake pressure. The - indicator lamp in the instrument cluster ( page 28) comes on when you switch on the ignition ( page 344). It goes out when the engine is running. i In winter operation, the maximum effective- On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will reness of the ABS, Adaptive Brake, BAS, BAS Plus*, EBP, ESP® and 4MATIC is only achieved with winter tires ( page 580), or snow chains as required. 66
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