automatic transmission MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class COUPE 2017 C217 Owner's Manual

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................24
Introduction .......................................... .24
Operation ............................................... 24
Introduction ......................................... 25
Protecting the environment ...................2 5
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .25
Operator's Manual ................................. 26
Service and vehicle operation ................2 6
Operating safety .................................... 28
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 0
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 30
Information on copyright ....................... 32
At a glance ........................................... 33
Cockpit .................................................. 33
Instrument cluster ................................. 34
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 35
Center console ...................................... 37
Overhead control panel .........................3 8
Door control panel ................................. 39
Rear seats ............................................. 40
Safety ................................................... 41
Panic alarm ............................................ 41
Occupant safety .................................... 41
Children in the vehicle ........................... 57
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 61
Driving safety systems ........................... 61
Protection against theft .........................7 1
Opening and closing...........................72
SmartKey ............................................... 72
Doors ..................................................... 78
Trunk ..................................................... 80
Side windows ......................................... 85
Panorama roof ....................................... 88
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....91
Correct driver's seat position ................9 1
Seats ..................................................... 91
Steering wheel ....................................... 98 Mirrors ................................................. 100
Memory function ................................. 102
Lights and windshield wipers
..........104
Exterior lighting ................................... 104
Interior lighting .................................... 108
Replacing bulbs ................................... 108
Windshield wipers ................................ 108
Climate control ................................. 111
Overview of climate control systems ... 111
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 113
Setting the air vents ............................ 118
Driving and parking ..........................120
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 120
Driving ................................................. 120
Automatic transmission ....................... 128
Refueling ............................................. 135
Parking ................................................ 137
Driving tips .......................................... 140
Driving systems ................................... 145
On-board computer and displays ....186
Important safety notes ........................ 186
Displays and operation ........................ 186
Menus and submenus ......................... 189
Display messages ................................ 203
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 231
Multimedia system ...........................242
General notes ...................................... 242
Important safety notes ........................ 242
Function restrictions ............................ 242
Operating system ................................ 243
Stowage and features ......................253
Stowage areas ..................................... 253
Features .............................................. 257
Maintenance and care ......................273
Engine compartment ........................... 273
2Contents

Switching off (ATA) .......................... 71
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 71
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 255
Ashtray ............................................... 259
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 197
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 197
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 279
Hiding a service message .............. 279
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 279
Service message ............................ 278
Special service requirements ......... 279
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 71
Function ........................................... 71
Switching off the alarm .................... 71
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 199
Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ............................. 175
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 215
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 280
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 125
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 125
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 104
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 131
Automatic drive program ............... 132 Changing gear ............................... 131
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 128
Display message ............................ 227
Drive program display .................... 129
Driving tips .................................... 131
Emergency running mode .............. 135
Engaging drive positi
on .................. 129
Eng

aging neutral ............................ 129
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 128
Engaging reverse gear ................... 128
Engaging the park position ............ 128
Kickdown ....................................... 131
Manual drive program .................... 132
Manual drive program (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 133
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 202
Overview ........................................ 128
Problem (malfunction) ................... 135
Program selector button ................ 131
Pulling away ................................... 124
Starting the engine ........................ 123
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 132
Transmission position display ........ 129
Transmission positions .................. 130
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 135
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 252
B
Back button ....................................... 243
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 215
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 62
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic Assist
(Brake Assist PLUS with Cross-
Traffic Assist)
Important safety notes .................... 63
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 75
Replacing ......................................... 75
Index5

Coolant (engine)Checking the level ........................ .277
Display message ............................ 216
Filling capacity ............................... 334
Important safety notes .................. 333
Temperature gauge ........................ 187
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Coolbox .............................................. 260
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes .............................1 06
Crosswind Assist ................................. 68
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ................... 156
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ...............68
Cruise control
Calling up the speed last stored .... 146
Cruise control lever ....................... 146
Deactivating ................................... 146
Display message ............................ 225
Driving system ............................... 145
Function/notes ............................. 145
General notes ................................ 145
Important safety notes .................. 145
Setting a speed .............................. 146
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 146
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 257
Important safety notes .................. 257
Rear compartment ......................... 257
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 194
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 215
Function/notes ............................. 104 Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 201
Declarations of conformity ................. 28
Diagnostics connection ...................... 29
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 24
Introduction ..................................... 24
Digital speedometer ......................... 191
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 128
Display
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 278
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 203
Driving systems ............................. 219
Engine ............................................ 216
General notes ................................ 203
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 203
Introduction ................................... 203
Lights ............................................. 215
Safety systems .............................. 204
SmartKey ....................................... 230
Tires ............................................... 226
Vehicle ........................................... 227
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 239
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 65
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 148
Activation conditions ..................... 148
Cruise control lever ....................... 148
Deactivating ................................... 152
Display message ............................ 223
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 151
Driving tips .................................... 152
Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS ....... 149
Function/notes ............................. 147
Important safety notes .................. 147
Setting a speed .............................. 150
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 151
Stopping ........................................ 150
8Index

with Steering Assist and Stop&Go
Pilot ...............................................153
Doors
Automatic locking (switch) ...............7 9
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .72
Control panel .................................. .39
Display message ............................ 229
Emergency locking ........................... 79
Emergency unlocking ....................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening (from inside) ...................... 78
Power closing .................................. 79
Drinking and driving ......................... 141
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 132
Manual ........................................... 132
Manual (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 133
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 202
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 280
Driving Assistance package ............. 180
Driving on flooded roads .................. 144
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 62
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 62
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 64
Distance warning function ............... 65
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 68
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 61
Overview .......................................... 61
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 68
STEER CONTROL ............................. 70
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 171
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 180 Active Body Control ABC ............... 156
Active Lane
Keep
ing Assist ............ 183
Active Parking Assist ..................... 163
AIRMATIC ...................................... 158
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 175
Cruise control ................................ 145
Display message ............................ 219
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 147
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ............... 153
Driving Assistance package ........... 180
HOLD function ............................... 154
Night View Assist Plus ................... 177
PARKTRONIC ................................. 160
Rear view camera .......................... 167
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 176
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 144
Automatic transmission ................. 131
Brakes ........................................... 142
Break-in period .............................. 120
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 152
Downhill gradient ........................... 142
Drinking and driving ....................... 141
Driving in winter ............................. 144
Driving on flooded roads ................ 144
Driving on wet roads ...................... 144
Exhaust check ............................... 141
Fuel ................................................ 141
General .......................................... 140
Hydroplaning ................................. 144
Icy road surfaces ........................... 144
Important safety notes .................. 120
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 143
Snow chains .................................. 305
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 142
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 120
Wet road surface ........................... 143
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 195
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
E
EASY-ENTRY featureFunction/notes ................................ 99
Index9

Crosswind Assist (vehicles with
MAGIC BODY CONTROL) .............. .156
Crosswind Assist (vehicles with-
out MAGIC BODY CONTROL) ........... 68
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 147
DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering
Assist and Stop&Go Pilot ...............1 53
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
General notes ................................ 145
MAGIC BODY CONTROL ................ 156
Night View Assist Plus ................... 177
PARKTRONIC ................................. 160
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 55
PRE-SAFE
®Brake .............................6 8
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Rear view camera .......................... 167
ROAD SURFACE SCAN .................. 158
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 176
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 203
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) ..............................................2 50
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 251
Frequencies ................................... 328
Installation ..................................... 328
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 195
Transmission output (maximum) .... 328
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 4
MOExtended tires .............................. 289
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 326
Mounting a new wheel ................... 325
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 22Raising
the vehicl
e ......................... 323
Removing a wheel .......................... 325
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 322
MP3
Operation ....................................... 194
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 42
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................1 88
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 187
Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................2 43
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 42
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 191
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 42
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 179
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes .............................1 77
Pedestrian and animal recogni-
tion ................................................ 178
Problem (malfunction) ................... 180
Switching automatic activation
on/off ............................................ 198
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 120
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 52
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................4 6
14Index

PARKTRONICDeactivating/activating ................. 162
Driving system ...............................1 60
Function/notes .............................1 60
Important safety notes .................. 160
Problem (malfunction) ................... 163
Range of the sensors ..................... 161
Warning display ............................. 162
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 213
Indicator lamps ................................ 42
Problem (malfunction) ................... 213
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 117
Problem (malfunction) ................... 118
Setting the perfume intensity
(multimedia system) ...................... 247
Vial ................................................ 117
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 61
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 285
Power locks ......................................... 79
Power washers .................................. 281
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 210
Operation ......................................... 55
PRE-SAFE
®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 199
Display message ............................ 210
Function/notes ................................ 68
Important safety notes .................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 239
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Display message ............................ 210
Operation ......................................... 56
Program selector button .................. 131
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 71
Immobilizer ...................................... 71 Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 25
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 124
General notes ................................ 124
Hill start assist ............................... 124
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 30
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29
Quick access for telephone
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 245
R
Radiator cover ................................... 274
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 193
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Reading lamp ..................................... 108
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 119
Stowage compartment .................. 255
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Rear seats
Overview .......................................... 40
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 284
Displays in the COMAND display ... 168
Function/notes ............................. 167
Rear window blind ............................ 258
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 116
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 101
16Index

Seat backrest display message ..... 229
Seat heating .................................... 96
Seat heating problem ...................... 97
Seat ventilation ................................ 96
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 103
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............ 97
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 96
Switching seat ventilation on/off .... 96
Section
Wheels and tires ............................ 303
Securing a load
see Securing cargo
Securing cargo .................................. 256
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 286
see Automatic transmission
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 284
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 197
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 333
Coolant (engine) ............................ 333
Engine oil ....................................... 332
Fuel ................................................ 331
Important safety notes .................. 330
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 334
Washer fluid ................................... 334
Setting the date/time format
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 202
On-board computer ....................... 197
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 202
Side impact air bag ............................. 48
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 215 Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 283
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Important safety information ........... 85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 88
Resetting ......................................... 87
Reversing feature ............................. 85
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Opera
tor's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 75
Changing the programming ............. 74
Checking the battery ....................... 75
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Display message ............................ 230
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 72
Important safety notes .................... 72
KEYLESS-GO start function .............. 74
Loss ................................................. 76
Mechanical key ................................ 74
Overview .......................................... 72
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 121
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 76
Starting the engine ........................ 123
Smartphone
Starting the engine ........................ 123
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Snow chains ...................................... 305
Sockets
Center console .............................. 260
General notes ................................ 260
Rear compartment ......................... 260
Trunk ............................................. 260
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 243
Special seat belt retractor .................. 57
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 201
18Index

Sidewall (definition) ....................... 321
Snow chains .................................. 305
Speed rating (definition) ................ 320
Storing ........................................... 322
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 319
Summer tires in winter .................. 305
Temperature .................................. 316
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 321
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 321
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 321
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 320
Tire size (data) ............................... 326
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 316
Tire tread ....................................... 304
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 321
Total load limit (definition) ............. 321
Traction ......................................... 315
Traction (definition) ....................... 321
Tread wear ..................................... 315
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 315
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 319
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 321
Wheel and tire combination ........... 326
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 320
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 60
Touchpad
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 245
Character suggestions ................... 244
Deleting characters ....................... 245
Entering a space ............................ 245
Entering characters ....................... 244
Gesture control .............................. 244
Handwriting recognition ................ 245
Operating the touchpad ................. 244
Overview ........................................ 244
Quick access for Audio .................. 245
Quick access for telephone ........... 245
Switching ....................................... 244
Switching input line ....................... 245
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 300 Important safety notes .................. 298
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 298
Installing the towing eye ................ 299
No

tes for 4MATIC vehicles ............ 300
Removing the towing eye ............... 299
Transporting the vehicle ................ 300
With both axles on the ground ....... 299
Towing eye ......................................... 288
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 242
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating ....................................... 176
Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ............................. 176
Important safety notes .................. 176
Instrument cluster display ............. 177
Switching on/off ........................... 198
Transfer case ..................................... 135
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 300
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 286
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 191
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 190
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 191
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 84
Emergency release button ............... 85
Important safety notes .................... 80
Locking separately ........................... 84
Opening ........................................... 81
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 83
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 81
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 82
Power closing .................................. 79
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 229
Obstacle recognition ........................ 80
Opening dimensions ...................... 335
Index21

Automa tic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, th efollowin g
measures are implemented, depending on th e
typ eand severity of th eimpact :
Rthehazard warning lamp sare activated
Rth eemergenc ylighting is activated
Rth evehicl edoor sare unlocke d
Rthefron tside windows are lowered
Rth eelectrically adjustable steering whee lis
raised
Rth eengin eis switched off and th efuel supply
is cut off
Rvehicles wit hmbrace :automatic emergenc y
call
Children in the vehicle
Import ant safety notes
Acciden tstatistics sho wthat children secured
in th erear seat sare safer than children secured
in th efront-passenger seat .Fo rthis reason ,
Mercedes-Benz strongly advises that you instal l
a child restrain tsystem on arear seat .Children
are generally bette rprotected there .
If achild younger than twelve years old and
under 5ft (1.50 m) in height is traveling in th e
vehicle:
Ralways secure th echild in achild restrain t
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The child restrain tsystem mus tbe appropri-
ate to th eage, weigh tand siz eof th echild
Rbe sur eto observ eth einstruction sand safet y
note sin this section in addition to th echild
restrain tsystem manufacturer' sinstallation
instruction s
Rbe sureto observ eth einstruction sand safet y
note son th e"Occupant classification system
(OCS)" (
Ypage 49)
GWARNIN G
If you leav echildren unsupervised in th evehi-
cle ,they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease th eparking brake.
Rshif tth eautomatic transmission out of th e
parking position P.
Rstart theengine.
In addition ,they may operate vehicl eequip -
men tand become trapped .There is aris kof
an acciden tand injury.
When leaving th evehicle, always tak eth e
SmartKey wit hyou and loc kth evehicle. Never
leav echildren unsupervised in th evehicle.
GWARNIN G
If persons, particularly children are subjecte d
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is aris kof injury, possibl yeve n
fatal. Never leav echildren unattended in th e
vehicle.
GWARNIN G
If th echild restrain tsystem is subjecte dto
direc tsunlight, part smay get ver yhot .Chil-
dre nmay burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on th emetal part sof th echild
restrain tsystem. There is aris kof injury.
If you leav eth evehicle, taking th echild wit h
you, always ensur ethat th echild restrain t
system is no texposed to direc tsunlight. Pro -
tect it wit h ablanket, for example. If th echild
restrain tsystem has been exposed to direc t
sunlight, let it cool down before securin gth e
child in it .Never leav echildren unattended in
th evehicle.
Always ensur ethat all vehicl eoccupant shav e
their seat belt sfastene dcorrectl yand are sitting
properly. Particular attention mus tbe paid to
children .
Observ eth esafet ynote son th eseat belt
(
Ypage 43 )and the notes on correct use of seat
belts (Ypage 44).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lb s(18 kg) until they reach a height where a
three-point seat belt can be properly fastened
without a booster seat.
Special seat belt retractor
GWARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
Children in the vehicle57
Safety
Z

Adaptive Brake Assist
Generalinformation
iObserv eth e"Importan tsafet ynotes" sec -
tion (Ypage 61) .
Wit hth ehelp of adaptive Brake Assist, th edis-
tance warning signal can detec tobstacles that
are in th epat hof your vehicl efor an extended
period of time.
If adaptive Brake Assis tdetects aris kof colli-
sion wit hth evehicl ein front, it calculates th e
braking force necessar yto avoi d acollision .If
you apply th ebrakes forcefully, adaptive Brake
Assis twill automatically increas eth ebraking
force to alevel suitable for th etraffic conditions.
Adaptive Brake Assis tprovides braking assis-
tance in hazardous situation sat speeds abov e
4 mph (7 km/h). It uses radar sensor technology
to assess th etraffic situation .
Up to aspee dof approximately 15 5mph
(25 0km/h), Adaptive Brake Assis tis capable of
reacting to moving objects that hav ealready
been detecte das suc hat least once ove rth e
period of observation .
Up to aspee dof approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h), Adaptive Brake Assis treacts to sta-
tionary obstacles.
If adaptive Brake Assis tdemand sparticularly
high braking force ,preventative passenger pro -
tection measures (PRE-SAF E
®)are activated
simultaneously (Ypage 55).
XKeepth ebrak epedal depressed until th e
emergenc ybraking situation is over.
AB Sprevents th ewheels from locking .
The brakes will wor knormally again if:
Ryou release th ebrak epedal .
Rthere is no longer any danger of acollision .
Rno obstacle is detecte din fron tof your vehi-
cle .
Adaptive Brake Assis tis then deactivated.
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
Adaptive Brake Assis tcanno talways clearly
identify objects and complex traffic situa-
tions.
In suc hcases, Adaptive Brake Assis tcan :
Rinterven eunnecessarily
Rno tinterven e
There is aris kof an accident.
Always pay careful attention to th etraffic sit -
uation and be read yto brake. Terminate th e
intervention in anon-critical drivin gsituation .
GWARNIN G
Adaptive Brake Assis tdoes no treact:
Rto people or animals
Rto oncomin gvehicles
Rto crossing traffic
Rwhen cornering
As aresult ,th eAdaptive Brake Assis tmay no t
interven ein all critical conditions. There is a
ris kof an accident.
Always pay careful attention to th etraffic sit -
uation and be read yto brake.
Due to th enature of th esystem, particularly
complicated but non-critical drivin gcondition s
may also caus eBrake Assis tto intervene.
If adaptive Brake Assis tis no tavailable due to a
malfunction in th eradar sensor system, th e
brak esystem remain savailable wit hfull brak e
boosting effec tand BAS.
ESP®(Electron ic Stability Program)
Gene ral notes
iObserv eth e"Importan tsafet ynotes" sec -
tion (Ypage 61).
ES P
®monitors drivin gstabilit yand traction ,i.e .
powe rtransmission between th etires and th e
road surface.
If ES P
®detects that th evehicl eis deviating from
th edirection desired by th edriver ,on eor mor e
wheels are braked to stabiliz eth evehicle. The
engin eoutput is also modifie dto keep th evehi-
cle on th edesired cours ewithin physical limits .
ES P
®assist sth edriver when pullin gaway on
wet or slipper yroads. ES P®can also stabiliz e
th evehicl eduring braking .
ETS/4ETS (Electron ic Traction System)
iObserveth e"Importan tsafet ynotes" sec -
tion (Ypage 61).
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