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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*) ...

Warning and indicator lamps
1 ABS 2 The lamp lights up briefly, but has no function. 3 Brakes (USA only) 4 ESP® 5 Distance warning signal On vehicles without DISTRONIC, the lamp lights up briefly but has no functi ...

Downhill gradients
On long and steep gradients, you must reduce the load on the brakes by shifting early to a lower gear. This allows you to take advantage of the engine braking effect and helps avoid overh ...