Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2016, Руководство пользователя

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sages which may be shown in the instrument
cluster (
Y
page 142).
Braking
X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal with force until the braking sit-
uation is over.
X
To make a full brake application: depress
the brake pedal with full force.
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; this serves as a
reminder to take extra care while driving.
Off-road ABS
An ESP
®
system specifically suited to off-road
terrain is activated automatically once the off-
road program is activated.
At speeds below 60 km/h, the front wheels lock
cyclically during braking. The digging-in effect
achieved in the process reduces the stopping
distance during off-road driving. This limits
steering capability.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
General information
BAS operates in emergency braking situations.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS
automatically boosts the braking force, thus
shortening the stopping distance.
Important safety notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Y
page 52).
G
WARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
Braking
X
Keep the brake pedal depressed firmly until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
Adaptive brake lights
The adaptive brake lights warn following traffic
in an emergency braking situation by:
R
flashing brake lamps
R
activating the hazard warning lamps
If you brake sharply from a speed of more than
50 km/h or if braking is assisted by BAS, the
brake lamps flash rapidly. In this way, traffic
travelling behind you is warned in an even more
noticeable manner.
If you brake sharply from a speed of more than
70 km/h to a standstill, the hazard warning
lamps are activated automatically. If the brakes
are applied again, the brake lamps light up con-
tinuously. The hazard warning lamps switch off
automatically if you travel faster than 10 km/h.
You can also switch off the hazard warning
lamps using the hazard warning button
(
Y
page 76).
ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
General notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Y
page 52).
ESP
®
monitors driving stability and traction, i.e.
power transmission between the tyres and the
road surface.
If ESP
® detects that the vehicle is deviating from
the direction desired by the driver, one or more
wheels are braked to stabilise the vehicle. The
engine output is also modified to keep the vehi-
cle on the desired course within physical limits.
ESP
®
assists the driver when pulling away on
wet or slippery roads. ESP ® can also stabilise
the vehicle during braking.
Driving safety systems
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