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Driving safety systems – Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2007 Owners Manual User Manual

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Safety and Security

Driving safety systems

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Driving safety systems

In this section you will find information on
the following driving safety systems:

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ABS (Antilock Brake System)

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Adaptive Brake

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BAS (Brake Assist System)

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EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning)

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ESP

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(Electronic Stability Program)

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4MATIC (Four Wheel Electronic
Traction System)

ABS

The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates
the brake pressure so that the wheels do
not lock during braking. This allows you to
maintain the ability to steer your vehicle.

The ABS is functional above a speed of ap-
proximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent
of road surface conditions.

On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will re-
spond even to light brake pressure.

The

- indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster comes on when you switch on the
ignition. It goes out when the engine is run-
ning.

Warning!

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The following factors increase the risk of

accidents:

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Excessive speed, especially in turns

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Wet and slippery road surfaces

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Following another vehicle too closely

The ABS, BAS, ESP

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, Adaptive Brake, and

4MATIC cannot reduce this risk.

Always adjust your driving style to the pre-

vailing road and weather conditions.

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In winter operation, the maximum

effectiveness of the ABS, the BAS, the EBP, the
ESP

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, and 4MATIC is only achieved with winter

tires (

page 364), or snow chains as required.

Warning!

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Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm,

steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pump-

ing the brake pedal defeats the purpose of

the ABS and significantly reduces braking

effectiveness.