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:
Requirements:
The ignition is switched on.
The starter battery is sufficiently charged.
The Mercedes‑Benz emergency call system triggers
an emergency call automatically in the following
cases:
After activation of the restraint systems such
as airbags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
after an accident
After an automatically initiated emergency
stop by Active Emergency Stop Assist
The emergency call has been made:
A voice connection is made to the
Mercedes‑Benz emergency call center...
NOTE Damage caused by the trailer
coming loose
If the tongue weight used is too low, the
trailer may come loose.
The tongue weight must
not be below
110.2 lbs (50 kg).
Use a tongue weight that
is as close as
possible to the maximum permissible
tongue weight...