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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    Ashtray in the front-compartment center console
    To open: slide cover 1 forwards until it engages. To remove insert: hold insert 3 by the ribbing at the sides and lift it up 2 and out. To re-install the insert: press insert 3 into the h ...

    Activating/deactivating the residualheat function
    It is possible to make use of the residual heat of the engine to continue heating the stationary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after the engine has been switched off. The heating time depends on th ...

    PRE-SAFE® Brake
    PRE-SAFE® Brake is only available in vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS. Observe the "Important safety notes" section. PRE-SAFE® Brake can help you to minimize the risk of a frontal colli ...