Mercedes-Benz 2007 SLR Mclaren, Operator'S Manual

Page: 82 / 425

81
Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
왔
Driving safety systems
In this section you will find information on
the following driving safety systems:
앫
ABS (Antilock Brake System)
앫
BAS (Brake Assist System)
앫
ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
앫
Electro-hydraulic brake system
ABS
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.
The ABS is functional above a speed of ap-
proximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent
of road surface conditions.
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will
respond even to light brake pressure.
The
-
indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on (
컄
page 29) when you
switch on the ignition. It goes out when the
engine is running.
Warning!
G
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
앫
Excessive speed, especially in turns
앫
Wet and slippery road surfaces
앫
Following another vehicle too closely
The ABS, BAS, ESP
®
, and the electro-hy-
draulic brake system cannot reduce this
risk.
Always adjust your driving style to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions.
i
In winter operation, the maximum effective-
ness of the ABS, the BAS, the ESP
®
, and the
electro-hydraulic brake system is only achieved
with winter tires (
컄
page 290) or snow chains as
required.
Warning!
G
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.