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:
WARNING Risk of accident from overloaded
tires
Overloaded tires may overheat and burst as a
consequence. Overloaded tires can also
impair the steering and handling characteristics
and lead to brake failure.
Observe the load rating
of the tires.
The load rating must be
at least half the
permissible axle load of the vehicle...
Using the easy entry and exit feature
WARNING Risk of accident when pulling
away during the adjustment process for
the easy exit feature
You could lose control of the vehicle.
Always wait until the
adjustment process
is complete before pulling away...