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

    See also:

    Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt force limiters
    The front seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear are equipped with ETDs and seat belt force limiters. The ETDs on the driver's and front-passenger seat consist of pyrotechnic belt buck ...

    The electronic guardian angel: PRE-SAFE has a preventive effect
    Occupant protection in the new Mercedes-Benz R-Class begins well before an accident. The Mercedes-Benz invention PRE-SAFE is able to activate preventive measures reflexively when it recognises the ...

    Flat tire
    The "Breakdown assistance" section () contains information and notes on how to deal with a flat tire. It also provides instructions on changing a wheel or mounting the spare wheel/emerge ...