Mercedes-Benz SLK, Operator'S Manual

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X
Additionally move the seat backwards.
The special seat belt retractor is
deactivated.
If necessary:
X
Additionally, remove the seat belt from the
seat belt guide on the seat backrest and
guide the seat belt back to the belt outlet.
The special seat belt retractor is
deactivated.
Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
(
Y
page 59)
R
BAS (Brake Assist System) (
Y
page 60)
R
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS)
(
Y
page 60)
R
ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program)
(
Y
page 61)
R
EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
(
Y
page 65)
R
ADAPTIVE BRAKE(
Y
page 65)
R PRE-SAFE
®
Brake (
Y
page 65)
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety
systems can neither reduce the risk of
accident nor override the laws of physics.
Driving safety systems are merely aids
designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed and for braking in
good time. 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.
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The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there
is adequate contact between the tires and
the road surface. Please pay special
attention to the notes on tires,
recommended minimum tire tread depths,
etc. (
Y
page 306).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
The yellow
! ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition
is switched on. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Important safety notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (
Y
page 59).
G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems
are deactivated. There is an increased danger
of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp (
Y
page 242) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (
Y
page 211).
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface
Driving safety systems
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