Mercedes Benz 2004 c 240 User Manual

At the instant one of the wheels is about to 
lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the 
brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in 
the regulating mode.

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Keep firm and steady pressure on the 
brake pedal while experiencing the 
pulsation.

Continuous steady brake pedal pressure 
yields the advantages provided by the ABS, 
namely braking power and ability to steer 
the vehicle.

The pulsating brake pedal can be an 
indication of hazardous road conditions 
and functions as a reminder to take extra 
care while driving.

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Keep continious full pressure on the 
brake pedal.

For more information, see “Practical hints” 
(

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page 274).

The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in 
emergency situations. If you apply the 
brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically 
provides full brake boost, thereby poten-
tially reducing the braking distance. Apply 
continuous full braking pressure until the 
emergency braking situation is over. The 
ABS will prevent the wheels from locking.

When you release the brake pedal, the 
brakes function again as normal. The BAS 
is then deactivated.

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The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of 
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can 
it increase braking or steering efficiency 
beyond that afforded by the condition of the 
vehicle brakes and tires or the traction. The 
ABS cannot prevent accidents, including 
those resulting from excessive speed in 
turns, following another vehicle too closely, 
or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and 
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The 
capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle 
must never be exploited in a reckless or 
dangerous manner which could jeopardize 
the user’s safety or the safety of others.