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Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information aboutthe following driving safety systems:
RABS (Anti-lockBrakingSystem)(Ypage 65)
RBAS (BrakeAssistSystem) (Ypage 66)
RActive Brake Assist (Ypage 66)
RESP®(ElectronicStabilityProgram)(Ypage 68)
REBD (ElectronicBrake forceDistribution)(Ypage 72)
RADAPTIVE BRAKE (Ypage 72)
RActive Brake Assist with cross-traffic function(Ypage 72)
RSTEER CONTROL (Ypage 75)
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you areinattentive, the driving safety systems can nei-ther reduce the risk of an accident nor overridethe laws of physics. Driving safety systems aremerely aids designed to assist driving. You areresponsible for maintaining the distance to thevehicle in front, for vehicle speed, for braking ingood time, and for staying in lane. Always adaptyour driving style to suit the prevailing road andweather conditions and maintain a safe distancefrom the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
The driving safety systems described only workas effectively as possible when there is ade-quate contact between the tires and the roadsurface. Pay particular attention to the informa-tion regarding tires, recommended minimumtire tread depths etc. in the "Wheels and tires"section (Ypage 330).
In wintry driving conditions, always use wintertires (M+S tires)and if necessary, snow chains.Only in this way will the driving safety systemsdescribed in this section work as effectively aspossible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way thatthe wheels do not lock when you brake. Thisallows you to continue steering the vehicle whenbraking.
The%ABS warning lamp in the instrumentcluster lights up when the ignition is switchedon. It goes out when the engine is running.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph(8 km/h), regardless of road-surface conditions.ABS works on slippery surfaces, even when youonly brake gently.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-tion (Ypage 65).
GWARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,including driving safety systems, will alsobecome inoperative. Observe the informationon the ABS warning lamp (Ypage 259) and dis-play messages which may be shown in theinstrument cluster (Ypage 228).
Braking
XIf ABS intervenes:continue to depress thebrake pedal vigorously until the braking sit-uation is over.
XTo make a full brake application:depressthe brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel apulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an indicationof hazardous road conditions, and functions as areminder to take extra care while driving.
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The yellow$warning lamp lights up and the redI(USA only)or$(Canada only) indicator lamp flashes.
It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually.
XShift the transmission to position].
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
'(USA only)
M(Canada only)
Check Brake FluidCheck Brake FluidLevelLevel
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the'(USA only) orM(Canada only) warning lamplights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
GWARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue drivingunder any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 152).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
XDo not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction.
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CheckCheckBrakeBrakePadPadWearWear
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
USA only: the red'brake system warning lamp is lit while theengine is running.
GWARNING
If the brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit, braking per-formance may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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InoperativeInoperative
One or more main features of the mbrace system are malfunctioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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ActiveActiveBrakeBrakeAssistAssistFunctionsFunctionsCurrentlyCurrentlyLimited See Opera‐Limited See Opera‐tor's Manualtor's Manual
Active Brake Assist is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to elec-tromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations orother sources of electromagnetic radiation
Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range
Rthe on-board voltage is too low
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display messagedisappears.
Active Brake Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 152).
XRestart the engine.
ActiveActiveBrakeBrakeAssistAssistFunctions LimitedFunctions LimitedSee Operator's Man‐See Operator's Man‐ualual
Active Brake Assist is unavailable due to a malfunction. AdaptiveBrake Assist may also have failed.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
PRE-SAFE Inopera‐PRE-SAFE Inopera‐tivetiveSeeSeeOperator'sOperator'sManualManual
Important functions of PRE-SAFE®have failed. All other occupantsafety systems, e.g. air bags, remain available.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
ActiveActiveBrakeBrakeAssistAssistFunctionsFunctionsCurrentlyCurrentlyLimited See Opera‐Limited See Opera‐tor's Manualtor's Manual
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function is temporarily inopera-tive.
Possible causes are:
Rfunction is impaired due to heavy rain or snow
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to elec-tromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations orother sources of electromagnetic radiation
Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range
Rthe on-board voltage is too low
RMercedes-AMG vehicles: ESP®is deactivated
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display messagedisappears.
Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 152).
XRestart the engine.
XMercedes-AMG vehicles: switch ESP®on again (Ypage 70).
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Further information about the Occupant Classification System(Ypage 51).
Lights
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
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CheckCheckLeftLeftLowLowBeamBeam(Example)
The corresponding bulb is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
or
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself(Ypage 114).
iLED light sources: the display message for the correspondinglamp only appears when all the LEDs in the lamp have failed.
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Active HeadlampsActive HeadlampsInoperativeInoperative
The active light function is malfunctioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Malfunction SeeMalfunction SeeOperator’s ManualOperator’s Manual
The exterior lighting is malfunctioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Vehicles with trailer tow hitch: a fuse may have blown.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 152).
XCheck the fuses (Ypage 327).
XIf necessary, replace the blown fuse. Observe the warning notes.
If the display message remains on show:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Automatic HeadlampAutomatic HeadlampMode InoperativeMode Inoperative
The light sensor is malfunctioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
Switch Off LightsSwitch Off Lights
You leave the vehicle and the lights are switched on. A warning tonealso sounds.
XTurn the light switch to theXposition.
I
Switch On HeadlampsSwitch On Headlamps
You are driving with low-beam headlamps switched off.
XTurn the light switch to theXorXposition.
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Adaptive HighbeamAdaptive HighbeamAssist CurrentlyAssist CurrentlyUnavailable SeeUnavailable SeeOperator's ManualOperator's Manual
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.Possible causes are:
Rthe windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty
Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog
XClean the windshield.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational again, theAdaptiveAdaptiveHighbeamHighbeamAssistAssistNowNowAvailableAvailablemessage is displayed.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again.
Adaptive HighbeamAdaptive HighbeamAssist InoperativeAssist InoperativeAdaptive Highbeam Assist is malfunctioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Engine
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LaneLaneKeepingKeepingAssistAssistInoperativeInoperativeorActiveActiveLaneLaneKeepingKeepingAssist InoperativeAssist Inoperative
Lane Keeping Assist or Active Lane Keeping Assist is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Blind Spot AssistBlind Spot AssistCurrently Unavaila‐Currently Unavaila‐ble See Operator'sble See Operator'sManualManualorActiveActiveBlind Spot AssistBlind Spot AssistCurrently Unavaila‐Currently Unavaila‐ble See Operator'sble See Operator'sManualManual
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
Rthe radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature range
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to elec-tromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations orother sources of electromagnetic radiation
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display messagedisappears.
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 152).
XRestart the engine.
Blind Spot AssistBlind Spot AssistInoperativeInoperativeorActive Blind SpotActive Blind SpotAssist InoperativeAssist Inoperative
Blind Spot Assist or Active Blind Spot Assist is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Active ParkingActive ParkingAssist CanceledAssist CanceledThe driver's door is open.
XRepeat the parking gap measurement and parking process with thedriver's door closed.
You touched the multifunction steering wheel while steering inter-vention was active.
XWhile steering intervention is active, make sure that the multifunc-tion steering wheel is not touched unintentionally.
The vehicle has started to skid and ESP®has intervened.
XUse Active Parking Assist again later (Ypage 175).
Active ParkingActive ParkingAssist InoperativeAssist InoperativeActive Parking Assist is malfunctioning or faulty.
XFollow the instructions and helpful hints in the "Problems withParking Assist PARKTRONIC" section (Ypage 182).
If the multifunction display still shows the display message:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Active Parking Assist is unavailable or faulty.
XSwitch off the ignition and restart the engine.
If Active Parking Assist continues to be unavailable (the]symboldoes not appear on the multifunction display):
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Active ParkingActive ParkingAssist FinishedAssist FinishedThe vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
The display message disappears automatically.
TrafficTrafficSignSignAssistAssistCurrently Unavaila‐Currently Unavaila‐ble See Operator'sble See Operator'sManualManual
Traffic Sign Assist is temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
Rthe windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty
Rvisibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog
XClean the windshield.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational, the displaymessage disappears.
Traffic Sign Assist is operational again.
TrafficTrafficSignSignAssistAssistInoperativeInoperativeTraffic Sign Assist is malfunctioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.

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Active DistanceActive DistanceAssist CurrentlyAssist CurrentlyUnavailable SeeUnavailable SeeOperator's ManualOperator's Manual
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is temporarily inoperative.
Active Steering Assist is also temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
Rthe radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to elec-tromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations orother sources of electromagnetic radiation
Rthe system is outside the operating temperature range
Rthe on-board voltage is too low
A warning tone also sounds.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display messagedisappears.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 152).
XRestart the engine.
Active DistanceActive DistanceAssist InoperativeAssist InoperativeActive Distance Assist DISTRONIC is defective.
The following may have also failed:
RActive Brake Assist with cross-traffic function
A warning tone also sounds.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Active DistanceActive DistanceAssist SuspendedAssist SuspendedYou have depressed the accelerator pedal. Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
XRemove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Active DistanceActive DistanceAssist - - - mphAssist - - - mphA condition for activating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has notbeen met.
XCheck the activation conditions for Active Distance AssistDISTRONIC (Ypage 164).
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