Driving safety systems, Introduction, Safety and security – Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual
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Driving safety systems
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Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
X
Activating: Press and hold button
1
for at
least 1 second.
An audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps will operate briefly.
X
Deactivating: Press button
1
again.
or
X
Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.
or
X
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
inside the vehicle.
Driving safety systems
This section contains information about the
following driving safety systems:
R
ABS (Antilock Brake System)
R
BAS (Brake Assist System)
R
ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
R
Electro-hydraulic brake system
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In winter operation, the maximum effec-
tiveness of most of the driving systems
described in this section is only achieved
with winter tires, or snow chains as
required.
Safety notes
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
R
Excessive speed, especially in turns
R
Wet and slippery road surfaces
R
Following another vehicle too closely
The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce these risks or pre-
vent the natural laws of physics from acting
on the vehicle. They cannot increase brak-
ing or steering efficiency beyond that
afforded by the condition of the vehicle
brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
The capabilities of a vehicle equipped with
the driving safety systems described in this
section must never be exploited in a reck-
less or dangerous manner which could
jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of
others.
Always adjust your driving style to the pre-
vailing road and weather conditions and
keep a safe distance to other road users
and objects on the street.
If a driving system malfunctions, other driv-
ing safety systems may also switch off.
Observe indicator and warning lamps that
may come on as well as messages in the
multifunction display that may appear.
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