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Mercedes-Benz 2005 ML 350 User Manual

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Safety and Security

Driving safety systems

Braking

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.

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Keep firm and steady pressure on the
brake pedal while experiencing the pul-
sation.

Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure
yields the advantages provided by the ABS,
namely braking power and the ability to
steer the vehicle.

The pulsating brake pedal can be an indica-
tion of hazardous road conditions and
functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving.

Emergency brake maneuver

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Keep continuous full pressure on the
brake pedal.

LOW RANGE– ABS

During off-road driving, a special low range
system for the ABS is operational with
transmission in LOW RANGE mode
(

page 127).

When applying the service brakes at
speeds below approximately
18 mph (30 km/h), the front wheels are
locked cyclically to shorten the braking
distance (dig-in effect). This affects steer-
ing the vehicle.

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With the ABS malfunctioning, the BAS,
the ESP, and the 4-ETS are also
switched off.

Normal driving and braking functions
are still available.

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