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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    Applying automatically
    Your vehicle's electric parking brake is automatically applied if DISTRONIC PLUS or the HOLD function bring the vehicle to a standstill, or are engaged to keep the vehicle stationary. In addit ...

    Driving systems
    Display messages The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion. A warning tone also sounds. Possible causes/consequences and ► Solutions Risk of accident The ...

    Introduction
    SRS consists of: - the SRS warning lamp - air bags - air bag control unit (with crash sensors) - Emergency Tensioning Devices for the front seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear - be ...