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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    Shifting to neutral N
    When the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal. Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down to the first point of resistance. If the engine has been switched off, the automatic transmis ...

    Program selector button
    General information The program selector button allows you to choose between different driving characteristics. Program selector button on all models except AMG vehicles For further infor ...

    Important safety notes
    If you fail to adapt your driving style, the driving safety systems can neither reduce the risk of accident nor override the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are merely aids designed to ...