Mercedes-Benz 2013 GLS Class - Manual (Page 71)

sharply, BAS PLUS automatically increases
the brake pressure to a degree suited to the
traffic situation.
If BAS PLUS demands particularly high brak-
ing force, preventative passenger protection
measures (PRE-SAFE
® ) are activated simul-
taneously.
X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
BAS PLUS is deactivated and the brakes func-
tion as usual, if:
R
you release the brake pedal
R
there is no longer a risk of collision
R
no obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle
Adaptive brake lamps
If you brake sharply from a speed of more
than 50 km/h or if braking is assisted by BAS
or BAS PLUS, the brake lamps flash rapidly.
In this way, traffic travelling behind you is
warned in an even more noticeable manner.
If you brake sharply from a speed of more
than 70 km/h to a standstill, the hazard warn-
ing lamps are activated automatically. If the
brakes are applied again, the brake lamps
light up continuously. The hazard warning
lamps switch off automatically if you travel
faster than 10 km/h. You can also switch off
the hazard warning lamps using the hazard
warning button (
Y page 124).
ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program)
Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( Y page 67).
G WARNING
If ESP ® is malfunctioning, ESP ® is unable to
stabilise the vehicle. In addition, other driving
safety systems are switched off. This increa-
ses the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
® checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: switch off the igni-
tion when the parking brake is being tested
using a dynamometer.
Application of the brakes by ESP
® may oth-
erwise destroy the brake system.
Vehicles without 4MATIC: when towing your
vehicle with the rear axle raised, it is impor-
tant that you observe the notes on
ESP
® ( Y page 367).
ESP ® is deactivated if the å warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up continu-
ously when the engine is running.
If the ÷ warning lamp and the å warn-
ing lamp are lit continuously, ESP
® is not
available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Y page 297) and display messages which
may be shown in the instrument cluster
(
Y page 266).
If ESP ® detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilise the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP
® assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP ®
can also stabilise the vehicle during braking.
If ESP
® intervenes, the ÷ ESP ® warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP
® intervenes:
X Do not deactivate ESP ® under any circum-
stances.
X when pulling away, only depress the accel-
erator pedal as far as is necessary
X Adapt your driving style to suit the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
Driving safety systems
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