Override feature for the rear side win-
dows
X
To activate/deactivate: press button
:
.
If indicator lamp
;
is lit, operation of the rear
side windows is disabled. Operation is only
possible using the switches in the driver's
door. If indicator lamp
;
is off, operation is
possible using the switches in the rear com-
partment.
Pets in the vehicle
G
WARNING
If you leave animals unsupervised or unse-
cured in the vehicle, they may push a button
or a switch, for example.
They could:
R
activate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
R
switch vehicle systems on or off, thus
endangering other road users
In the event of an accident, sudden braking or
abrupt changes of direction, unsecured ani-
mals could be flung around the vehicle, injur-
ing the vehicle occupants. There is a risk of an
accident and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secure animals correctly during a
journey, e.g. in an animal transport box.
Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
(
Y
page 69)
R
BAS (Brake Assist System) (
Y
page 69)
R
Active Brake Assist (
Y
page 70)
R
Adaptive brake lights (
Y
page 72)
R
ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
(
Y
page 73)
R
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
(
Y
page 75)
R
ADAPTIVE BRAKE (
Y
page 75)
R
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function
(
Y
page 75)
R
STEER CONTROL (
Y
page 78)
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, the driving safety systems can nei-
ther reduce the risk of an accident nor override
the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are
merely aids designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for maintaining the distance to the
vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking in
good time, and for staying in lane. Always adapt
your driving style to suit the prevailing road and
weather conditions and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
The driving safety systems described only work
as effectively as possible when there is ade-
quate contact between the tyres and the road
surface. Pay particular attention to the informa-
tion regarding tyres, recommended minimum
tyre tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and tyres"
section (
Y
page 361).
In wintry driving conditions, always use winter
tyres (M+S tyres) and, if necessary, snow
chains. Only in this way will the driving safety
systems described in this section work as effec-
tively as possible.
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