Mercedes-Benz GLB 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Vehicle steerability while braking is ensured.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brake pedal. The pulsating brake
pedal can be an indication of hazardous road con-
ditions and can serve as a reminder to take extra
care while driving.
System limits
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ABS is active from speeds of approx. 3 mph
(5 km/h).
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ABS may be impaired or may not function if a
malfunction has occurred and the yellow
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ABS warning lamp lights up continuously after
the vehicle is started.
Functions of Off-road ABS
% Off-road ABS is activated automatically when
you select the F drive program.
Off-road ABS is specially adapted for driving off-
road:
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The front wheels lock cyclically during braking.
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The braking distance is shortened due to the
digging-in effect.
System limits
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Off-road ABS functions at speeds below
25 mph (40 km/h).
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If Off-road ABS intervenes, the ability to steer
may be restricted.
Function of BAS
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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.
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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:
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BAS automatically boosts the brake pressure.
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BAS can shorten the braking distance.
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ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you release
the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
Functions of ESP
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WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
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is
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP ® , ESP ® cannot carry out
vehicle stabilization.
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ESP ® should only be deactivated in the
following situations.
* NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
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Observe the notes in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
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