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You are responsible for maintainingthe distance
to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for
braking in good time, and for stayinginlane.
Always adapt your drivingstyle to suit the pre-
vailing road and weather conditionsand main-
tain asafe distance from the vehicle in front.
Drive carefully.
The drivingsafetysystems described only work
as effectively as possible when there is ade-
quate contactbetweenthe tires and the road
surface. Pay particular attention to the informa-
tion regarding tires, recommended minimum
tiretread depthsetc.inthe "Wheels and tires"
section (
Y page 260).
In wintry drivingconditions, always use winter
tires (M+S tires) and if necessary, snowchains.
Only in this way will the drivingsafetysystems
described in this section work as effectively as
possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Generalinformation
ABSregulates brakepressure in such away that
the wheels do not lock when you brake. This
allows you to continue steeringthe vehicle when
braking.
The ! ABSwarninglamp in the instrument
cluster lightsupwhen the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engineisrunning.
ABSworksfrom aspeed of about 5mph
(8 km/h), regardless of road-surfaceconditions.
ABSworksonslippery surfaces, even when you
only brakegently.
Important safetynotes
i
Observe the "Importantsafetynotes" sec-
tion (
Y page 56).
G
WARNING
If ABSismalfunctioning, the wheels could
lock when braking. The steerabilityand brak-
ing characteristics would be severely affec-
ted. There is an increased danger of skidding
and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABSchecked imme-
diately at aqualified specialistworkshop.
When ABSismalfunctioning, other systems,
including drivingsafetysystems, will also
becomeinoperative.Observe the information
on the ABSwarninglamp (
Y page 204) and dis-
play messages which may be shown in the
instrumentcluster (
Y page 179).
Brakes
X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depressthe
brakepedal vigorously until the braking sit-
uation is over.
X
To make afull brake application: depress
the brakepedal with full force.
If ABSintervenes when braking, you will feel a
pulsing in the brakepedal.
The pulsatingbrakepedal can be an indication
of hazardous road conditions, and functionsasa
reminder to takeextra care while driving.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
Generalinformation
BASoperates in emergencybraking situations.
If you depressthe brakepedal quickly, BAS
automatically booststhe braking force, thus
shortening the stopping distance.
Important safetynotes
i
Observe the "Importantsafetynotes" sec-
tion (
Y page 56).
G
WARNING
If BASismalfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergencybraking situation is
increased. There is arisk of an accident.
In an emergencybraking situation, depress
the brakepedal with full force. ABSprevents
the wheels from locking.
Braking
X
Keep the brakepedal firmly depressed until
the emergencybraking situation is over.
ABSpreventsthe wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual onceyou
release the brakepedal. BASisdeactivated.
Driving safetysystems
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