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HOLD function (→ page 177)
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STEER CONTROL ( → page 159)
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Active Steering Assist (→ page 172)
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Night View Assist (→ page 199)
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Active Parking Assist (→ page 190)
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Parking Assist PARKTRONIC (→ page 181)
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Rear view camera (→ page 185)
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Cruise control (→ page 164)
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Blind Spot Assist and Active Blind Spot Assist
(→ page 202)
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Traffic Sign Assist (→ page 198)
Function of ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
ABS regulates the brake pressure in critical driv‐
ing situations:
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During braking, e.g. at full brake application
or insufficient tire traction, the wheels are
prevented from locking.
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Vehicle steerability while braking is ensured.
If ABS inter venes 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.
System limitations
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ABS is active from speeds of approx. 5 mph
(8 km/h).
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ABS may be impaired or may not function if a
malfunction has occurred and the yel‐
low ! ABS warning lamp lights up contin‐
uously in the instrument cluster after the
engine is started.
Function of BAS (Brake Assist System)
&
WARNING Risk of an accident caused by
a malfunction in BAS (Brake Assist Sys‐
tem)
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased.
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Depress the brake pedal with full force
in emergency braking situations. ABS
prevents the wheels from locking.
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
malfunctioning
If ESP
®
is malfunctioning, ESP
®
cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization. In addition, other
driving safety systems are switched off.
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Drive on carefully.
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Driving and parking
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