Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Function Of EBD User Manual

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Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS SEDAN 2023 Function Of EBD User Manual

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) is a sophisticated braking system that dynamically adjusts the braking force to each wheel according to the vehicle’s speed, load, and road conditions. By doing so, it ensures that the vehicle stops safely and effectively, especially in emergency situations. Unlike traditional braking systems that distribute the brake force evenly among all wheels, EBD optimizes the braking force based on the weight distribution of the vehicle. This enables more effective and efficient braking, resulting in improved stopping power and stability. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2023 is expected to feature EBD, which is likely to be integrated with other advanced safety technologies such as Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), and Brake Assist. These systems work in harmony to provide a safer and more comfortable driving experience for both the driver and passengers.

Function Of EBD

Electronic Brakeforce 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.

The function of STEER CONTROL

STEER CONTROL assists 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.

HOLD function

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. The responsibility for the vehicle safely standing still remains with the driver.

System limits
The HOLD function is only intended to provide assistance when driving and is not a sufficient means of safeguarding the vehicle against rolling away when stationary.

The incline must not be greater than 30%.

Activating/deactivating the HOLD function

WARNING
Risk of an accident due to the HOLD function being active when you leave the vehicle

If the vehicle is only braked with the HOLD function it could, in the following situations, roll away:

If there is a malfunction in the system or in the power supply.
If the HOLD function is deactivated by depressing the accelerator pedal or brake pedal, e.g. by a vehicle occupant.

Always secure the vehicle against rolling away before you leave it.

Requirements

The vehicle is stationary.
The driver’s door is closed or the seat belt on the driver’s side is fastened.
The vehicle has been started or has been automatically switched off by the ECO start/stop function.
The electric parking brake is released.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactivated.
The transmission is in position h, k or i.

Activating the HOLD function

Depress the brake pedal, and after a short time quickly depress further until the ë display appears in the driver’s display.

Release the brake pedal.

Deactivating the HOLD function

Depress the accelerator pedal to pull away.
or
Depress the brake pedal until the ë display disappears from the driver’s display.

The HOLD function is deactivated in the following situations:

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activated.
The transmission is shifted to position j. R The vehicle is secured with the electric parking brake.

In the following situations, the vehicle is held by transmission position j and/or by the electric parking brake:

The seat belt is unfastened and the driver’s door is opened.
The vehicle is switched off.
There is a system malfunction.
The power supply is insufficient.

In addition, the Brake Immediately message may appear in the driver’s display and a horn tone may sound at regular intervals.
Immediately depress the brake pedal firmly until the warning message disappears. The HOLD function is deactivated.

Additionally secure the vehicle against rolling away.

The function of Hill Start Assist

Hill Start Assist holds the vehicle for a short time when you pull away on a hill under the following conditions:

The transmission is in position h or k.
The electric parking brake is released.

This gives you enough time to move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and depress it before the vehicle begins to roll away.

WARNING
Risk of accident and injury due to the vehicle rolling away

After a short time, Hill Start Assist no longer holds the vehicle.
Swiftly move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Do not leave the vehicle when it is being held by Hill Start Assist.

ATTENTION ASSIST

The function of ATTENTION ASSIST
ATTENTION ASSIST assists you on long, monotonous journeys, e.g. on highways and trunk roads. If indicators of fatigue or increasing lapses in concentration on the part of the driver are detected, the system suggests taking a break.
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid. It cannot always detect fatigue or lapses in concentration in time. The system is not a substitute for a well-res-ted and attentive driver. On long journeys, take regular breaks in good time that allow for adequate recuperation.

You can choose between two settings:

Standard: normal system sensitivity.
Sensitive: higher system sensitivity. The driver is warned earlier and the attention level detected by ATTENTION ASSIST has adapted accordingly.

If fatigue or increasing inattention is detected, the warning appears in the driver display: ATTENTION ASSIST: Take a Break!. you can acknowledge the message and take a break if necessary. If you do not take a break and ATTENTION ASSIST continues to detect increasing lapses in concentration, you will be warned again after a minimum of 15 minutes.
If ATTENTION ASSIST is unable to calculate the attention level and cannot issue a warning, the System Suspended message appears. If the driver display shows a warning, a service area search is offered in the multimedia system.

You can select a rest area and start navigation to this rest area.
When you restart the vehicle, ATTENTION ASSIST is automatically switched on. The last selected sensitivity level remains stored.

The following information is displayed in the driver’s display:

The length of the journey since the last break R The attention level determined by ATTENTION ASSIST:
- The more segments 1 of the circle displayed, the higher the detected attention level.
- Fewer segments 1 are displayed in the circle as the attention level decreases.

System limits
ATTENTION ASSIST is active in the 37 mph (60 km/h) to 124 mph (200 km/h) speed range. The microsleep detection function is available at a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h) and above. If the system is not available due to an error, the ATTENTION ASSIST warning light is permanently lit Û in the driver display

Particularly in the following situations, ATTENTION ASSIST functions only in a restricted manner, and warnings may be delayed or not occur:

If you have been driving for less than approximately 30 minutes.
If the road condition is poor (uneven road surface or potholes).
If there is a strong side wind.
If you adopt a sporty driving style (high cornering speeds or high rates of acceleration).
If the Steering Assist function of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is active.
If the clock is set to the incorrect time.
If you change lanes and vary your speed frequently in active driving situations.
If ESP® is not available

Also, observe any information regarding display messages that can be displayed in the driver’s display.
The ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness or alertness assessment is reset and restarted when continuing the journey in the following situations:

You switch off the vehicle.
If you unfasten your seat belt and open the driver’s door (e.g. to change drivers or take a break).

Setting ATTENTION ASSIST

Multimedia system:
Home>A > Settings> Assistance> Assistance>ATTENTION ASSIST

Setting the sensitivity

Select Z next to ATTENTION ASSIST.
Select Standard or Sensitive.

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

The function of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC DISTRONIC Active Distance Assist maintains the set speed on free-flowing roads. If vehicles are detected ahead, the set distance will be maintained, until the vehicle comes to a standstill if necessary. The vehicle will accelerate or brake depending on the distance to the vehicle in front and the set speed. The speed and distance to the vehicle in front are set and saved using the steering wheel.

Available speed range:

Vehicles without Driving Assistance Package: 15 mph (20 km/h) – 100 mph (160 km/h)
Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package: 15 mph (20 km/h) – 130 mph (210 km/h)

The adjustable set speed may differ if a limit speed (e.g. winter tire limit) is stored.

Other features of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC:

Adjusts the driving style depending on the selected drive program (energy-saving, comfortable or dynamic) (/ page 218)
selected drive program (energy-saving, comfortable or dynamic) (/ page 218) turn signal indicator is switched on to change to the overtaking lane
Vehicles with Driving Assistance Package:
- Reacts to stationary vehicles detected in urban speed ranges (except bicycles and motorcycles)
- Takes one-sided overtaking restrictions into account on highways or on multi-lane roads with separate roadways (country-dependent)

It is possible to set the driving mode of Active
Distance Assist DISTRONIC on the DYNAMIC SELECT menu. Depending on which drive pro-gram is selected, the driving characteristics can be geared towards energy economy, com-fort or dynamic performance. The driving style can be permanently set to Comfort or Dynamic on the Active Distance Assist menu (/ page 267).

Vehicles with Active Parking Assist and Driving Assistance Package: if Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has braked the vehicle to a standstill, it can automatically follow the vehicle in front when it drives off again within 30 seconds. If a critical situation is detected in the surrounding area when the vehicle drives off, such as a person in the path of the vehicle, a visual and acoustic warning will be given indicating that the driver must now take control of the vehicle. The vehicle will not be accelerated any further.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognize dangers (/ page 252).
DISTRONIC Active Distance Assist maintains the set speed on free-flowing roads. If vehicles are detected ahead, the set distance will be maintained, until the vehicle comes to a standstill if necessary. The vehicle will accelerate or brake depending on the distance to the vehicle in front and the set speed. The speed and distance to the vehicle in front are set and saved using the steering wheel.
DISTRONIC Active Distance Assist is available in the speed range from 15 mph (20 km/h) – 130 mph (210 km/h).

Other features of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC:

Adjusts the driving style depending on the selected drive program (fuel-saving, comfortable or dynamic) (/ page 218)
Initiates acceleration to the stored speed if the turn signal indicator is switched on to change to the overtaking lane
Reacts to stationary vehicles detected in urban speed ranges (except bicycles and motorcycles)
Takes one-sided overtaking restrictions into account on highways or on multi-lane roads with separate roadways (country-dependent)

Additional function available in certain countries: if Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC has braked the vehicle to a standstill, it can automatically follow the vehicle in front when it drives off again within 30 seconds. If a critical situation is detected in the surrounding area when the vehicle drives off, such as a person in the path of the vehicle, a visual and acoustic warning will be given indicating that the driver must now take control of the vehicle. The vehicle will not be accelerated any further.
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is ready to drive when the green ç vehicle symbol flashes cyclically.
Observe the notes on driving systems and your responsibility; you may otherwise fail to recognize dangers (/ page 252).
Display on the driver’s display on the Assistance menu

Vehicle in front
Distance indicator
Set specified distance

A vehicle detected in front 1 will be highlighted in green. It may also be in the lane to the left of your vehicle in situations where it is not permitted to overtake on the right, such as on highways.

Permanent status display

(Grey): Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC selected but not yet active
(Green speedometer, white vehicle):

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC active, speed set

(green): Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC active and vehicle detected

The stored speed will be shown under the permanent status display and highlighted on the speedometer. When Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is passive, the status display will be greyed out. If the speed of the vehicle in front or the speed adjustment is less than the stored speed due to the route event ahead, the segments on the speedometer will light up.
When the set specified distance is increased or decreased, the Ò display will briefly appear under the vehicle on the permanent status display.
On highways or high-speed major roads, the green vehicle symbol will be displayed cyclically when the vehicle is ready to pull away.

If you depress the accelerator pedal beyond the setting of the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, the system will switch to passive mode. The following message will appear briefly on the driver’s display ç Suspended.

System limits

The system may be impaired or may not function in the following situations, for example:

In snow, rain, fog, heavy spray, if there is glare, in direct sunlight or in greatly varying ambient light.
The windshield in the area of the camera is dirty, fogged up, damaged or obscured.
If the radar sensors are dirty or obscured. R In parking garages or on roads with steep gradients.
If there are narrow vehicles in front, such as bicycles or motorcycles.

In addition, on slippery roads, braking or accelerating can cause one or several wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid.
Do not use Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC in these situations.

WARNING
Risk of accident from acceleration or braking by Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may accelerate or brake in the following cases, for example:

If the vehicle pulls away use Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC.
If the stored speed is called up and is considerably faster or slower than the currently driven speed.
If Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC no longer detects a vehicle in front or does not react to relevant objects.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions and be ready to brake at all times.
Take into account the traffic situation before calling up the stored speed.

WARNING
Risk of accident due to insufficient deceleration by Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC brakes your vehicle with up to 50% of the possible deceleration. If this deceleration is not sufficient, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC alerts you with a visual and acoustic warning.

Adjust your speed and maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle in front.
Brake the vehicle yourself and/or take evasive action.

WARNING
Risk of the accident if detection function of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is impaired

Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC does not react or has a limited reaction:

When driving on a different lane or when changing lanes
To pedestrians, animals, bicycles or stationary vehicles, or unexpected obstacles
To complex traffic conditions
To oncoming vehicles and crossing traffic

As a result, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may neither give warnings nor intervene in such situations.
Always observe the traffic condition carefully and react accordingly.

Operating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Requirements

The electric parking brake is released.
ESP® is activated and is not intervening.
The transmission is in position h.
All the doors are closed.
Check of the radar sensor system has been successfully completed.
Snow chain mode is not active (/ page 445).

Adopts the stored/detected speed± Deactivating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Increases/decreases the speed
Increases/decreases the specified distance H Activates/deactivates Active Distance

Assist DISTRONIC

To operate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC: press the respective button with only one finger or swipe on the control panel.

Activates/deactivates Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

Press H.

Activating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

To activate without a stored speed: on control panel 1 press M on the upper section or N on the lower section or J. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.

or
To activate with a stored speed: press J.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The last stored speed is called up and maintained by the vehicle.
If the stored speed has been deleted, the current vehicle speed is stored.

Increasing or reducing the speed
To increase the stored speed: swipe upwards from the bottom of the control panel 1.

The stored speed is increased by 1 mph(1 km/h).
To decrease the stored speed: swipe downwards from the top of the control panel 1.
The stored speed is decreased by 1 mph(1 km/h).
Briefly press M on the upper section or N on the lower section of the control panel 1. The stored speed is increased or reduced by 5 mph (10 km/h).

Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed.

Press M on the upper section of control

Adopting the limit speed shown in the driver’s dis-play
Activate the Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC: Press M, N or J.
Accept the displayed speed limit: press J.

The limit speed displayed in the driver’s display is adopted as the stored speed. The vehicle adapts its speed to that of the vehicle in front, but only up to the stored speed, or limits its speed accordingly. A speed limit shown in the driver display is adopted only while the vehicle is in motion, not when stationary.

Pulling away with Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
Activate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and remove your foot from the brake pedal.

Press J.

Depress the accelerator pedal briefly and firmly.
The functions of Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC continue to be carried out.

Reducing or increasing the specified distance from the vehicle in front

Press K.
The h display appears. The specified distance is reduced by one level.
If the lowest level is already selected, the selection jumps to the highest level.

Deactivating Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

WARNING
Risk of an accident due to Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC being active when you leave the driver’s seat

If you leave the driver’s seat while the vehicle is being braked by Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC only, the vehicle can roll away.
Always deactivate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away before you leave the driver’s seat.

Press Â±.

If you brake, deactivate ESP® or if ESP® intervenes, Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactivated.

Q&A

What is Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)?
EBD is an advanced braking system that adjusts the distribution of braking force to each wheel based on the vehicle’s speed, load, and road conditions.
How does EBD work?
EBD uses sensors to measure the vehicle’s speed, load, and other factors to determine the optimal distribution of braking force to each wheel. This allows for more effective and efficient braking.
What are the benefits of EBD?
EBD improves the safety and stability of the vehicle by ensuring that it stops effectively and efficiently, even in emergency situations.
Does the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2023 feature EBD?
The inclusion of EBD in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2023 has not been confirmed yet.
What other safety features may be integrated with EBD in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan 2023?
If EBD is included, it may be integrated with other advanced safety technologies such as Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), and Brake Assist.
How does EBD differ from ABS?
EBD adjusts the distribution of braking force to each wheel, while ABS prevents the wheels from locking up during braking.
How does EBD differ from Brake Assist?
EBD adjusts the distribution of braking force to each wheel, while Brake Assist detects emergency braking situations and automatically applies maximum braking force.
How does EBD differ from ESP?
EBD adjusts the distribution of braking force to each wheel, while ESP helps to maintain the stability of the vehicle by detecting and reducing skidding.
Can EBD be turned off?
EBD is a passive system that cannot be turned off by the driver.
Can EBD malfunction?
Like any other system, EBD may malfunction due to various reasons, such as sensor failure or electrical issues.
What are the signs of EBD malfunction?
The signs of EBD malfunction may include uneven braking, longer braking distances, and warning lights on the dashboard.
Can EBD be repaired or replaced?
If EBD malfunctions, it may be repaired or replaced by a qualified technician.
How often does EBD need to be serviced?
EBD does not require separate servicing, but it is recommended to follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule for the vehicle.
Is EBD covered under warranty?
If the vehicle is under warranty, EBD may be covered under the warranty terms.
How much does it cost to replace EBD?
The cost of replacing EBD may vary depending on the vehicle model and the extent of the damage. It is recommended to consult with a qualified technician for an accurate estimate.

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