Mercedes-Benz E 320 1994, Owner'S Manual

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Warning!
Even the ABS cannot prevent
the natural laws of physics
from acting on the vehicle.
The ABS cannot prevent
accidents, including those
resulting from excessive
speed in turns, following
another vehicle too closely, or
aquaplaning. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver
can prevent accidents. The
capabilities of an ABS
equipped car must never be
exploited in a reckless or
dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user’s
safety or the safety of others.
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS prevents the wheels from
locking up above a vehicle speed
of approximately 2 mph (3 km/h)
independent of road surface con­
ditions. It is necessary, however,
that the vehicle speed reaches at
least 5 mph (8 km/h) before com­
mencing to function.
At the instant one of the wheels is
about to lock up, a slight pulsation
can be felt in the brake pedal,
indicating that the ABS is in the
regulating mode.
On slippery road surfaces, the
ABS will respond even with only
slight brake pedal pressure. The
pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road
conditions and functions as a
reminder to take extra care while
driving.
The ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster comes on with
the key in steering lock position 2
and should go out when the
engine is running.
If the charging voltage falls below
10 volts, the warning lamp comes
on and the ABS is switched off.
When the voltage is above this
value again, the warning lamp
should go out and the ABS is
operational.
If the ABS warning lamp does not
go out or comes on while driving,
it indicates that the ABS has de­
tected a malfunction and has
switched off. In this case, the
brake system functions in the
usual manner, but without antilock
assistance.
Have the system checked at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer
as soon as possible.
Note:
To alert following vehicles to
slippery road conditions you
discover, operate your hazard
warning flashers as appropriate.
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