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)
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
Distance warning function (vehicles with DISTRONIC)

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    Emergency braking
    The vehicle can also be braked during an emergency using the electric parking brake. While driving, push handle 1 of the electric parking brake. The vehicle is braked as long as you keep the ...

    Wet roads
    WARNING After driving in heavy rain for some time without applying the brakes or through water deep enough to wet brake components, the first braking action may be somewhat reduced. You have ...

    Pulling away with a trailer
    To ensure that you do not roll backwards when pulling away on an uphill slope, engage the electric parking brake. - Press and hold handle 1. The electric parking brake continues to brake and ...