Mercedes-Benz GLC : Driving and driving safety systems / Function of EBD. Function of STEER CONTROL
Function of EBD
Electronic Breakforce Distribution (EBD) is characterized
by the following:
- Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure
on the rear wheels.
- Improved driving stability when braking,
especially on bends.
Function of STEER CONTROL
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in
the direction required for vehicle stabilization.
This steering recommendation is given in the following
situations:
- Both right wheels or both left wheels are on
a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake
- The vehicle starts to skid
System limits
STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not
function in the following situations:
- ESP® is deactivated.
- ESP® is malfunctioning.
- The steering is malfunctioning.
If ESP® is malfunctioning, you will be assisted
further by the electric power steering.
NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes
in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
To deactivate ESP®:
press button until
the ESP® OFF warning lamp lights
up in
the instrument cluster...
HOLD function
The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a standstill
without requiring you to depress the brake
pedal, e.g. while waiting in traffic.
The HOLD function is only an aid...
Other information:
WARNING Risk of entrapment if the
windshield wipers are switched on while
the windshield is being cleaned
If the windshield wipers are set in motion
while you are cleaning the windshield or
wiper blades, you can be trapped by the
wiper arm.
Always switch off the
windshield wipers
and the ignition before cleaning the
windshield or wiper blades...
Function of the ATA system
If the ATA system is armed, a visual and audible
alarm is triggered in the following situations:
When a door is opened
When the tailgate is opened
When the hood is opened
When the interior motion sensor is triggered
When the tow-away alarm is triggered
The ATA system is armed automatically after
approximately ten seconds in the following situations:
After locking the vehicle with the SmartKey
After locking the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO
Indicator lamp flashes when the
ATA system
is armed...