Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
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Driving safety systems
This section contains information about
Adaptive Brake Lights as well as the follow-
ing driving safety systems:
ABS
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The following factors increase the risk of ac-
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ABS (Antilock Brake System)
Adaptive Brake
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm,
steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pump-
ing the brake pedal defeats the purpose of
the ABS and significantly reduces braking
effectiveness.
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Excessive speed, especially in turns
Wet and slippery road surfaces
BAS (Brake Assist System)
BAS Plus* (Brake Assist System Plus)
EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning)
Following another vehicle too closely
The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce these risks or pre-
vent the natural laws of physics from acting
on the vehicle.
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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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.
PRE-SAFE Brake* (Preventive Occu-
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pant Safety Brake)
Always adapt your driving style to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions and
keep a safe distance to other road users and
objects on the street.
The ABS is functional above a speed of ap-
proximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent
of road surface conditions.
i In winter operation, the maximum effective-
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will re-
spond even to light brake pressure.
ness of the ABS, Adaptive Brake, BAS,
BAS Plus*, EBP and ESP® only achieved with
winter tires (୴ page 590), or snow chains as re- The - indicator lamp in the instrument
quired.
cluster (୴ page 30) comes on when you
switch on the ignition (୴ page 365). It goes
out when the engine is running.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz CL550, Mercedes-Benz CL600, Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W216 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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