1997 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 Complete Repair Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997 Complete Repair Manual 77 Safety and Security
Driving and safety systems
Braking
At the instant one of the wheels is about to
lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the
brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in
the

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997 Complete Repair Manual 78 Safety and SecurityDriving and safety systemsFor more information, see “The yellow ABS
warning lamp comes on while driving.”
(page 242).
BAS
The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in
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78 Safety and SecurityDriving and safety systemsFor more information, see “The yellow ABS
warning lamp comes on while driving.”
(page 242).
BAS
The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in
emergency situations. If you apply the
brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically
provides full brake boost, thereby poten-
tially reducing braking distance. Apply con-
tinuous full braking pressure until the
emergency braking situation is over. The
ABS will prevent the wheels from locking.
When you release the brake pedal, the
brakes function again as normal. The BAS
is then deactivated.
The ¿indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster (
page 25) comes on when you
turn the key to position2. It goes out when
the engine is running.
For more information, see “The yellow
BAS / ESP malfunction indicator lamp
comes on while driving.” (
page 246).
Warning!
G
The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase braking or steering efficiency be-
yond that afforded by the condition of the
vehicle brakes and tires or the traction af-
forded. The ABS cannot prevent accidents,
including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, following another vehicle too
closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, atten-
tive, and skillful driver can prevent acci-
dents. The capabilities of an ABS equipped
vehicle must never be exploited in a reck-
less or dangerous manner which could jeop-
ardize the user’s safety or the safety of
others.
Warning!
G
The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase braking efficiency beyond that af-
forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes
and tires or the traction afforded. The BAS
cannot prevent accidents, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, fol-
lowing another vehicle too closely, or hydro-
planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful
driver can prevent accidents. The capabili-
ties of a BAS equipped vehicle must never
be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user’s
safety or the safety of others.

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997 Complete Repair Manual 79 Safety and Security
Driving and safety systems
4-ETS
The 4-Electronic Traction System (4-ETS)
improves vehicle’s ability to utilize avail-
able traction, especially under slippery
road conditio

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997 Complete Repair Manual 80 Safety and SecurityDriving and safety systemsLOW RANGE 4-ETS
During off-road driving, a special low range
system for the 4-ETS is operational with
transmission in LOW RANGE mode.
More information

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997 Complete Repair Manual 81 Safety and Security
Driving and safety systems
LOW RANGE – ESP
During off-road driving, a special low range
system for the ESP is operational with
transmission in LOW RANGE mode
(page 125).
I

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997 Complete Repair Manual 82 Safety and SecurityDriving and safety systems
The switch is located in the upper center
console.ESP on / off switch
Press upper half of the ESP switch.
The 4-ETS / ESP warning lampv in
the speed

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997 Complete Repair Manual 83 Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
Activating
Removing the key from the steering lock

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MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 1997 Complete Repair Manual 84 Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsDisarming the alarm system
The alarm system is disarmed when you
unlock your vehicle with the remote con-
trol. The turn signal lamps flash once to in-
dicate

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