ditions and can serve as a reminder to take extra
care while driving.
System limits
R
ABS is active from speeds of approx. 5 km/h.
R
ABS may be impaired or may not function if a
malfunction has occurred and the yellow
!
ABS warning lamp lights up continuously after
the vehicle is started.
&
WARNING Risk of an accident caused by a
malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist System)
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased.
#
Depress the brake pedal with full force in
emergency braking situations. ABS pre-
vents the wheels from locking.
The Brake Assist System (BAS) supports your
emergency braking situation with additional brake
force.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
activated:
R
BAS automatically boosts the brake pressure.
R
BAS can shorten the braking distance.
R
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you release
the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
&
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
®
is
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP
®
, ESP
®
cannot carry out
vehicle stabilisation.
#
ESP
®
should only be deactivated in the
following situations.
*
NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
#
Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognise
dangers.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
®
) can moni-
tor and improve driving stability and traction in
the following situations within physical limits:
R
When pulling away on wet or slippery carriage-
ways.
R
When braking.
R
Vehicles with trailer hitch: in trailer operation
from speeds of 65 km/h, if the vehicle/trailer
combination begins to sway from side to side.
R
In strong side winds when you are driving
faster than 80 km/h.
If the vehicle deviates from the direction desired
by the driver, ESP
®
can stabilise the vehicle by
intervening in the following ways:
R
One or more wheels are braked.
R
The drive system output is adapted according
to the situation.
ESP
®
is deactivated if the
å
ESP
®
OFF warn-
ing lamp lights up continuously in the driver's dis-
play:
R
Driving stability will no longer be improved.
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Summary of Contents for EQS 350
Page 9: ...Left hand drive vehicles with central display 6 At a glance Cockpit central display...
Page 11: ...Left hand drive vehicles with MBUX hyperscreen 8 At a glance Cockpit MBUX Hyperscreen...
Page 13: ...Standard driver s display 10 At a glance Indicator and warning lamps standard...
Page 17: ...14 At a glance Overhead control panel...
Page 19: ...16 At a glance Door operating unit and seat adjustment...
Page 21: ...18 At a glance Control settings in the rear passenger compartment...