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)
  • ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
  • EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
    See also:

    Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
    There are several ways to deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS: Briefly press the cruise control lever forwards 1. or Brake, unless the vehicle is stationary. When you deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS, the ...

    Refrigerant of the air-conditioning system
    The air-conditioning system is filled with R134a refrigerant and a special PAG lubricant. Never use refrigerant R 12 (CFC) or mineral lubricants. Otherwise, you could damage the air-cond ...

    Raising the vehicle
    WARNING When jacking up the vehicle, only use the jack which has been specifically approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle. The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle a ...