Mercedes Benz 2008 c300 Manuale Utente

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

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

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Keep continuous full pressure on the 
brake pedal.

For more information, see “Practical hints” 
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Adaptive Brake provides a high level of 
braking safety as well as increased braking 
comfort. It is coupled with ABS, ESP

®

 and 

BAS. Adaptive Brake takes driver and vehi-
cle characteristics into consideration, thus 
achieving an optimal braking effect.

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.

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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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When the ABS is malfunctioning, the BAS 

EBP, ESP

®

 and hill start assist are also 

switched off.

When the ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels 

may lock during hard braking, reducing 

steering capability and extending the brak-

ing distance.

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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 

afforded. The ABS cannot prevent acci-

dents, including those resulting from exces-

sive 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 dan-

gerous manner which could jeopardize the 

user’s safety or the safety of others.

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