Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2020, Owner'S Manual

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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
conditions and can serve as a reminder to take
extra care while driving.
Function of BAS
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 pres‐
sure.
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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.
Function of ESP ® (Electronic Stability Pro‐
gram)
&
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.
ESP
®
can monitor and improve driving stability
and traction in the following situations, within
physical limits:
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When pulling away on wet or slippery carria‐
geways.
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When braking.
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.
When ESP
®
is deactivated, the å warning
lamp lights up continuously:
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Driving stability will no longer be improved.
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The drive wheels could spin.
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ETS/4ETS traction control is still active.
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When ESP
®
is deactivated, you are still assis‐
ted by ESP ® when braking.
When the ÷ warning lamp flashes, one or
several wheels has reached its grip limit:
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Adapt your driving style to suit the current
road and weather conditions.
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Do not deactivate ESP
®
.
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Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
is necessary when pulling away.
Deactivate ESP
®
in the following situations to
improve traction:
R
When using snow chains.
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In deep snow.
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On sand or gravel.
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