2011 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 70
2011 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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68 Driving safety systems The brakes will function as usual once you release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. BAS PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the path of your vehicle for an extended period of time. Should you approach a detected obstacle quickly, BAS PLUS calculates the braking force necessary to avoid a rear-end collision. Should you additionally apply the brakes, BAS PLUS will automatically increase the braking force to a level suitable for the traffic conditions. If BAS PLUS demands particularly high braking force, PRE-SAFE® is activated simultaneously. X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the emergency braking situation is over. ABS prevents the wheels from locking. The brakes will work normally again when: Ryou Rno 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. Safety BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS) G Warning Observe "Important safety notes" (Y page 66). At speeds above approximately 20 mph (30 km/h), BAS PLUS assists you when braking in hazardous situations and uses the radar sensor system to evaluate the traffic conditions. G Warning! BAS PLUS is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The responsibility for the vehicle speed and the distance to the vehicle ahead, including most importantly brake operation to assure safe stopping distance, always remains with the driver. Always pay attention to traffic conditions even while BAS PLUS is switched on. Otherwise, you may not be able to recognize dangerous situations until it is too late and could cause an accident. Personal or fatal injury to you or others may be the result. i This equipment has been approved by the FCC as a "Vehicular Radar System". The radar sensor system is intended for use in an automotive radar system only. Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted by the FCC. Do not tamper with the device in any way. release the brake pedal obstacle is detected in front of your vehicle Rthere is no longer any danger of a rear-end collision BAS PLUS is then deactivated. At speeds up to approximately 40 mph (70 km/h), BAS PLUS can also detect stationary obstacles, for example, stopped or parked vehicles. For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving, the radar sensor system must be switched on and operational. You can check this by activating DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 325) or via the "radar sensor" function in the on-board computer(Y page 378). G Warning! BAS PLUS will only respond with brake assistance if it has clearly detected an object. Detection can be impeded by Rdirty Rsnowfall or covered sensors or heavy rain
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