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:
Making a call via the overhead control panel
me button for service or
information calls
SOS button cover
SOS button (emergency call
system)
Making a Mercedes me call
Press me button
.
Making an emergency call
To open the cover of SOS button
, press it
briefly...
WARNING Risk of accident due to driving
with the hood unlocked
The hood may open and block your view.
Never release the hood
when driving.
Before every trip, ensure
that the hood
is locked.
WARNING Risk of accident and injury
when opening and closing the hood
The hood may suddenly drop into the end
position...