Mercedes Benz 2008 c300 Manuale Utente

For more information, see “Practical hints” 
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The Electronic Brake Proportioning (EBP) 
enhances braking effectiveness by allow-
ing the rear brakes to supply a greater pro-
portion of the braking effort in straight line 
braking without a loss of vehicle stability.

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When the BAS is malfunctioning, the brake 

system is still functioning normally, but with-

out the additional brake boost available that 

BAS would normally provide in an emergen-

cy braking maneuver. Therefore, the braking 

distance may increase.

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The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of 

physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can 

it increase braking efficiency beyond that af-

forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes 

and tires or the traction afforded. The BAS 

cannot prevent accidents, including those 

resulting from excessive speed in turns, fol-

lowing another vehicle too closely, or hydro-

planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful 

driver can prevent accidents. 

The capabilities of a BAS 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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If the EBP malfunctions, the ABS, BAS, ESP

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and hill start assist are also switched off.

If the EBP is malfunctioning, the brake sys-

tem will still function with full brake boost. 

However, the rear wheels could lock up dur-

ing emergency braking situations, for exam-

ple. You could lose control of the vehicle and 

cause an accident. Adapt your driving style 

to the changed driving characteristics.