Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC, Owner'S Manual

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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
R
Off-road ABS functions at speeds below
40 km/h.
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If Off-road ABS intervenes, the ability to steer
may be restricted.
Function of BAS
&
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:
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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
®
&
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP
®
is
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP
®
, ESP
®
cannot carry out
vehicle stabilisation.
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ESP
®
should only be deactivated in the
following situations.
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
®
) can moni-
tor and improve driving stability and traction in
the following situations within physical limits:
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When pulling away on wet or slippery carriage-
ways.
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When braking.
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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:
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One or more wheels are braked.
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The engine output is adapted according to the
situation.
240 Driving and parking