Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
LOW RANGE– ABS
BAS
Warning!
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During off-road driving a special low range
system for the Antilock Brake System
(ABS) is operational with transfer case in
position LOW (୴ page 170).
The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in
emergency situations. If you apply the
brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically
provides full brake boost, thereby poten-
tially reducing braking distance. Apply con-
tinuous full braking pressure until the
emergency braking situation is over. The
ABS will prevent the wheels from locking.
The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase braking or steering efficiency
beyond that afforded by the condition of the
vehicle brakes and tires or the traction
afforded. The ABS cannot prevent acci-
dents, including those resulting from
excessive speed in turns, following another
vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a
safe, attentive, and skillful driver can pre-
vent accidents. The capabilities of an ABS
equipped vehicle must never be exploited in
a reckless or dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the
safety of others.
An improved braking action (dig-in effect)
is obtained for vehicle speeds up to
37
mph (60 km/h) through a change in the
ABS control function.
For more information, see “Practical hints”
When you release the brake pedal the
brakes function again as normal. The BAS
is then deactivated.
(
୴ page 324).
With the BAS malfunctioning, the ABS,
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ESP , and 4-ETS are also switched off.
Warning!
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If the BAS is malfunctioning, the brake
system is still functioning normally, but
without the additional brake boost available
that BAS would normally provide in an emer-
gency braking maneuver. Therefore, the
braking distance may increase.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz G-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes Benz W463, Mercedes-Benz G500, Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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