2011 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 58
2011 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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56 Driving safety systems If the ABS malfunctions, the wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability and extending the braking distance. Safety and security BAS G Observe Safety notes, see page 55. 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 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. also stabilizes the vehicle during braking and steering maneuvers. The ABS/ESP® warning lamp ÷ or d8 in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition. It goes out when the engine is running. The ABS/ESP® warning lamp ÷ or d8 in the instrument cluster flashes when the ESP® is engaged. Never switch off the ESP® when you see the ABS/ESP® warning lamp ÷ or d9 flashing in the instrument cluster. In this case proceed as follows: RWhen RWhile G Warning! driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. driving, ease up on the accelerator pedal. RAdapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions. Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP® cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed. ESP® G Observe Safety notes, see page 55. 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® 8 9 ! Because the ESP® operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position 0 or 1) when the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer or when the vehicle is being towed with the front axle raised. Active braking action through the ESP® may otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! The ESP® will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size Depending on vehicle production date. Depending on vehicle production date.
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