Mercedes Benz 2003 e 320 User Manual

Continuos steady brake pedal pressure 
yields the advantagesprovided by the ABS, 
namely braking power and ability to steer 
the vehicle.

The 

- warning lamp in the instrument 

cluster lights up when you turn the key in 
the starter switch to position 2 or press 
the KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) 
start/stop button twice. It goes out when 
the engine is running.

More information can be found in the 
"Practical hints" section (

컄

page 289).

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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To alert following vehicles to slippery 
road conditions you discover, operate 
your hazard warning flashers as appro-
priate.

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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 be-
yond 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 aquaplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and 
skillful driver can prevent accidents. The ca-
pabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must 
never be exploited in a reckless or danger-
ous manner which could jeopardize the us-
er’s safety or the safety of others.