Mercedes-Benz GLC : Driving and driving safety systems / Function of EBD. Function of STEER CONTROL
Function of EBD
Electronic Breakforce Distribution (EBD) is characterized
by the following:
- Monitoring and regulating the brake pressure
on the rear wheels.
- Improved driving stability when braking,
especially on bends.
Function of STEER CONTROL
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering wheel in
the direction required for vehicle stabilization.
This steering recommendation is given in the following
situations:
- Both right wheels or both left wheels are on
a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake
- The vehicle starts to skid
System limits
STEER CONTROL may be impaired or may not
function in the following situations:
- ESP® is deactivated.
- ESP® is malfunctioning.
- The steering is malfunctioning.
If ESP® is malfunctioning, you will be assisted
further by the electric power steering.
NOTE Mercedes-AMG vehicles
Observe the notes
in the Supplement.
You could otherwise fail to recognize
dangers.
To deactivate ESP®:
press button until
the ESP® OFF warning lamp lights
up in
the instrument cluster...
HOLD function
The HOLD function holds the vehicle at a standstill
without requiring you to depress the brake
pedal, e.g. while waiting in traffic.
The HOLD function is only an aid...
Other information:
Function of the electric parking brake (applying automatically)
WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to children left unattended in the
vehicle
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users...
Depending on the accident situation, an airbag
may supplement the protection offered by a correctly
fastened seat belt.
WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
an incorrect seat position
If you deviate from the correct seat position,
the airbag cannot perform its intended protective
function...