Mercedes-Benz GLC : Driving and driving safety systems / Function of BAS
The Brake Assist System (BAS) supports your
emergency braking situation with additional
brake force.
If you depress the brake pedal quickly, BAS is
activated:
- BAS automatically boosts the brake pressure.
- BAS can shorten the braking distance.
- ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
Function of ABS
The Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) regulates the
brake pressure in critical driving situations:
During braking, e.g. at full brake application
or insufficient tire traction, the wheels are
prevented from locking...
WARNING Risk of skidding if ESP® is
deactivated
If you deactivate ESP®, ESP® cannot carry
out vehicle stabilization.
ESP® should only be
deactivated in the
following situations...
Other information:
Displays on the multifunction display
Active Parking Assist activated
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
deactivated
Cruise control
DSR
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC
Active Brake Assist
Active Steering Assist
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Active Lane Change Assist
ECO start/stop function
HOLD function
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Vehicles with Traffic Sign Assist: Detected
instructions and traffic signs...
To use the SOS button in the
overhead
control panel: press and hold the SOS button
for at least one second.
To use voice control:
use the Voice Control
System voice commands .
The emergency call has been made:
A voice connection is made to the Mercedes-
Benz emergency call center...