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)
• BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus*)
• ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
• EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
• ADAPTIVE BRAKE
• PRE-SAFE® Brake

    See also:

    Engaging reverse gear R
    Only shift the automatic transmission to R when the vehicle is stationary. - When the vehicle is stationary, depress the brake pedal. - Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the first poin ...

    Activating audio CD/DVD or MP3 mode
    Option 1 Insert a CD/DVD or an SD card or connect a USB device. COMAND loads the medium inserted and starts to play it. Option 2 Press the function button once or twice. Select an aud ...

    Deactivating the HOLD function
    The HOLD function is deactivated automatically if: • you accelerate and the transmission is in position D or R. • you shift the transmission to position P. • you apply the brakes again with a certa ...