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:
Function of the DIRECT SELECT lever
WARNING Risk of accident due to incorrect
gearshifting
If the engine speed is higher than the idle
speed and you engage the transmission position
or
, the vehicle may accelerate
sharply.
If you engage the
transmission position
or
when the vehicle is at a
standstill, always depress the brake
pedal firmly and do not accelerate at
the same time...
Function of Active Brake Assist
Active Brake Assist consists of the following
functions:
Distance warning function
Autonomous braking function
Situation-dependent braking assistance
Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package:
Evasive Steering Assist and cornering
function
Active Brake Assist can help you to minimize the
risk of a collision with vehicles, cyclists or
pedestrians or to reduce the effects of such a
collision...