Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety
systems:
• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
• BAS (Brake Assist System)
• BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus*)
• ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
• EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
• ADAPTIVE BRAKE
• PRE-SAFE® Brake
See also:
Braking
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal.
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the brake pedal with force until
the braking situation is over.
To make a fu ...
Important notes on tire pressure
WARNING
Should the tire pressure drop repeatedly:
• check the tire for foreign bodies.
• check whether the wheel is losing air or the
valve is leaking.
• make sure that only a valve cap ...
Safety guidelines for seat belts, Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and
air bags
WARNING
• Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or ...
