ABS (anti-lock braking system)

Important safety notes

If the ABS is faulty, the wheels may lock during braking. The vehicle's steerability during braking is then limited and the braking distance may increase.

If the ABS is deactivated due to a fault, BAS and ESP® are also deactivated. The risk of your vehicle skidding is higher in certain situations.

Always adapt your driving style to the current road and weather conditions.

The ABS regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels do not lock. The vehicle thus maintains its steerability during braking.

The ABS operates regardless of road conditions from approx. 8 km/h. On slippery roads, the ABS already intervenes when you apply light pressure to the brake pedal.

The amber ABS warning lampwhich
is located in the instrument cluster lights up when you switch on the ignition. It goes out as soon as the engine is running.

Observe the section “Important safety notes”.

Braking

Do not briefly press the brake pedal several times in succession (pumping). Pumping the brake pedal reduces braking efficiency. You may not be able to stop in time and cause an accident.

Press the brake pedal firmly and steadily.

• When the ABS is regulating brake pressure: press the brake pedal firmly for as long as the situation requires.
• Full braking: press the brake pedal fully down.

When the ABS activates during braking, you will feel a pulsation in the brake pedal.

The pulsation of the brake pedal may indicate hazardous road conditions and is a reminder to drive with particular caution.