Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
In this section you will find information on
the following driving safety systems:
ABS
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ABS (Antilock Brake System)
BAS (Brake Assist System)
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
Warning!
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.
ESP
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(Electronic Stability Program)
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Excessive speed, especially in turns
Wet and slippery road surfaces
EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning)
4-ETS (Electronic Traction System)
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.
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.
Always adapt your driving style to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions and
keep a safe distance to other road users and
objects in 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-
ness of the ABS, the BAS, the ESP®, the EBP, and
the 4-ETS is only achieved with winter tires
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will
respond even to light brake pressure.
(୴ page 384) or snow chains as required.
The - indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster (୴ page 26) comes on when you
switch on the ignition. It goes out when the
engine is running.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz M-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI, Mercedes-Benz ML350, Mercedes-Benz ML550, Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W164 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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