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

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    ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
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