What is Mercedes BAS PLUS?

BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in hazardous situations at speeds greater than 4 mph (7 km/h). At speeds of up to approximately 40 mph (70 km/h), BAS PLUS can also detect stationary objects. Examples of stationary objects are stopped or parked vehicles.

What is BAS in Mercedes-Benz?

Brake Assist (BAS) shortens the stopping distance in an emergency – when the driver applies the brakes too hesitantly or too gently in a critical situation.

What is Distronic Plus with Cross-Traffic Assist DTR Q?

DISTRONIC PLUS® is a driver assistance system that combines automatic speed regulation with proximity control in relation to a vehicle traveling in front of you. Basically, it helps you maintain a safe distance from other vehicles by braking when others slow down and accelerating when it’s safe to do so again.

What is Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function?

If the driver identifies a potential accident hazard and applies the brakes, Active Braking Assist with Cross-Traffic Function builds up additional, situation-related brake pressure to prevent a collision where possible.

What is BAS on a car?

Brake Assist Advantages And Working Brake Assist is an active vehicle safety system that helps the driver during incidents involving emergency braking. This system is often recognized by the abbreviations BA or BAS.

What is Mercedes Active Brake Assist?

The Mercedes-Benz Brake Assist System (BAS®) is an autonomous emergency braking system that senses when another vehicle or pedestrian is too close to the front of your vehicle relative to your speed; Brake Assist can help with braking or perform emergency braking when the driver fails to step on the brakes in time.

What is cross traffic braking?

Rear Cross Traffic Assist with Braking (RCTB) The RCTB indicates to the driver that it is dangerous to continue the backing up maneuver because a moving licensed vehicle will intersect the predicted backing up path causing an accident.

How do I turn off my Mercedes Active Brake Assist?

On your Driver Information Center on your dash, within the speedometer, you’ll notice a coffee cup symbol which indicates your Mercedes-Benz ATTENTION ASSIST® system is on. Press “Ok” on the left-side of your steering wheel, then press “Ok” again to disable (or enable) the Mercedes-Benz Attention Assist® system.