Mercedes Benz 2008 c300 Manuale Utente

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This section contains information about 
the following driving safety systems:

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ABS (Antilock Brake System)

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Adaptive Brake

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BAS (Brake Assist System)

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EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning)

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ESP

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 (Electronic Stability Program)

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4MATIC (Four Wheel Electronic Trac-
tion System)

The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates 
the brake pressure so that the wheels do 
not lock during braking. This allows you to 
maintain the ability to steer your vehicle.

The ABS is functional above a speed of 
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) indepen-
dent of road surface conditions.

On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will 
respond even to light brake pressure. 

The 

- indicator lamp in the instrument 

cluster (

page 26) comes on when you 

switch on the ignition. It goes out when the 
engine is running.

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 pul-
sation.

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The following factors increase the risk of 

accidents:

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Excessive speed, especially in turns

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Wet and slippery road surfaces

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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.

Always adapt 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.

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page 360), or 

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Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, 

steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pump-

ing the brake pedal defeats the purpose of 

the ABS and significantly reduces braking 

effectiveness.

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