Mercedes-Benz C-Sedan 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 73)

G WARNING
If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can
still lock, e.g. under full braking. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (
Y
page 250) as well as
display messages (
Y
page 224).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In
addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE
BRAKE also has the HOLD function
(
Y
page 182) and hill start assist
(
Y
page 150). For further information, see
"Driving tips" (
Y
page 168).
PRE-SAFE ® Brake
General information
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (
Y
page 65).
PRE-SAFE ® Brake is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
For PRE-SAFE
® Brake to assist you when
driving, the radar sensor system must be
operational.
With the help of the radar sensor system,
PRE-SAFE ® Brake can detect obstacles that
are in front of your vehicle for an extended
period of time.
PRE-SAFE
® Brake can help you to minimize
the risk of a collision with a vehicle ahead, and
reduce the effects of such a collision. If PRE-
SAFE ® Brake has detected a risk of collision,
you will be warned visually and acoustically
as well as by automatic braking. PRE-SAFE ®
Brake cannot prevent a collision without your
intervention.
Important safety notes
G WARNING
PRE-SAFE ® Brake will initially brake your
vehicle by a partial application of the brakes
if a danger of collision is detected. There may
be a collision unless you also brake.
Automatic emergency braking cannot prevent
a collision. There is a risk of an accident.
Always apply the brakes yourself and try to
take evasive action.
G WARNING
PRE-SAFE ® Brake cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic
conditions.
In these cases, PRE-SAFE
® Brake may:
R give an unnecessary warning and then
brake the vehicle
R not give a warning or intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay particular attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake, especially if
PRE-SAFE
® Brake warns you. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation.
In order to maintain the appropriate distance
to the vehicle in front and thus prevent a
collision, you must apply the brakes yourself.
G WARNING
PRE-SAFE ® Brake does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As a result, PRE-SAFE ® Brake may neither
give warnings nor intervene in all critical
situations. There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
Driving safety systems
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