Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems: • ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) • BAS (Brake Assist System) • Adaptive brake lamps • ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) • EBD (electronic brake force distribution) • ADAPTIVE BRAKE • Trailer stabilization
See also:
Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or
R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There
is a risk of an accident.
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Rear window defroster
Activating/deactivating
The rear window defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the rear window is clear. Otherwise,
the rear window defroster switches o ...
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)
Observe the "Important safety notes" section .
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles
equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS.
For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving, the
radar sensor syst ...