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 accident due to a flat
tire
A flat tire severely affects the driving characteristics
as well as the steering and braking
of the vehicle.
Tires without run-flat characteristics:
Do not drive with a flat
tire.
Change the flat tire
immediately with an
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel...
WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects in the driver's footwell
Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road
safety of the vehicle.
Stow all
objects in the vehicle securely
so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell...