Mercedes-Benz GLC : Driving and driving safety systems / Function of BAS
The Brake Assist System (BAS) supports your
emergency braking situation with additional
brake force.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
activated:
- BAS automatically boosts the brake pressure.
- BAS can shorten the braking distance.
- ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
Function of ABS
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the
brake pressure in critical driving situations:
During braking, e.g. at full brake application
or insufficient tire traction, the wheels are
prevented from locking...
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® is
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP®, ESP® cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization.
ESP® should only be
deactivated in the
following situations...
Other information:
US tire regulations stipulate that every tire manufacturer
or retreader must imprint a TIN in or
on the side wall of each tire produced.
The data shown in the image is example
data.
The TIN is a unique identification number to
identify tires and comprises the following:
DOT (Department of Transportation): tire
symbol marks indicating that
the tire
complies with the requirements of the US
Department of Transportation...
Removing the emergency key
Press release knob
. Emergency key 2 is pushed out slightly.
Pull out emergency key
until it engages in the intermediate position.
Press release knob
again and fully remove emergency key
.
Inserting the emergency key
Press release knob ...