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)
• Distance warning function (vehicles with
DISTRONIC)
See also:
Securing the vehicle to prevent it fromrolling away
WARNING
Only jack up the vehicle on level ground or on
slight inclines/declines. The vehicle could
otherwise fall off the jack and injure you or
others.
If your vehicle is equipped wi ...
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel/
collapsible spare wheel
Opening the stowage well
Sedan: the emergency spare wheel can be
found in the stowage well under the trunk
floor.
•► Lift the trunk floor upwards
Example: well insert
•► Release ...
Heavy and light loads
WARNING
Depressing the brake pedal constantly results in excessive and premature wear
to the brake pads.
It may also cause the brakes to overheat, seriously impairing their effectiveness.
I ...