Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Important!
The ABS improves steering control
of the vehicle during braking
maneuvers. For maximum benefit,
do not pump the brake pedal,
rather use firm, steady brake
pedal pressure.
The ABS prevents the wheels from
locking up above a vehicle speed
of approximately 5 mph
( 8
km/h)
independent of road surface
conditions.
At the instant one of the wheels is
about to lock up, a slight pulsation
can be felt in the brake pedal,
indicating that the ABS is in the
regulating mode.
On slippery road surfaces, the
ABS will respond even with only
slight brake pedal pressure. The
pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road
conditions and functions as a
reminder to take extra care while
driving.
The ABS malfunction indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster
comes on with the key in steering
lock position
2
and should go out
when the engine is running.
If the charging voltage falls below
1 0
volts, the malfunction indicator
lamp comes on and the ABS is
switched off. When the voltage is
above this value again, the
malfunction indicator lamp should
go out and the ABS is operational.
If the ABS malfunction indicator
lamp does not go out or comes on
while driving, it indicates that the
ABS has detected a malfunction
and has switched off. In this case,
the brake system functions in the
usual manner, but without antilock
assistance.
Have the system checked at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer
as soon as possible.
Warning!
Even the ABS cannot prevent
the natural laws of physics
from acting on the vehicle.
The ABS cannot prevent
accidents, including those
resulting from excessive
speed in turns, following
another vehicle too closely, or
aquaplaning. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver
can prevent accidents. The
capabilities of an ABS
equipped car must never be
exploited in a reckless or
dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user’s
safety or the safety of others.
Notes:
To alert following vehicles to
slippery road conditions you
discover, operate your hazard
warning flashers as appropriate.
With the ABS malfunctioning, the
ETS or ASR are also switched off
Both malfunction indicator lamps
come on with the key in steering
lock position
2
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