Where is the automatic brake switch located in a Mercedes-Benz?
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Mercedes-Benz's automatic brake switch is located in the vehicle's onboard computer system. There is an option to activate the active braking function within the onboard computer menu - simply select it to enable the system. The active braking system is a branch of automotive safety assistance systems, originally designed to reduce accident probabilities through proactive safety measures before collisions occur. When the system detects potential hazards, it initiates multiple preventive braking actions to avoid or mitigate collision risks. Mercedes-Benz is a German luxury automotive brand renowned for its perfect engineering, rigorous quality standards, continuous innovation capabilities, and a series of classic coupe models. The Mercedes three-pointed star is one of the world's most iconic automotive logos.
I've been driving my Mercedes for a while now and noticed the automatic braking doesn't have a separate physical switch, just like in my C-Class. It's one of the core functions of the active safety system, integrated into the electronic menu. To adjust it, I usually use the multifunction buttons on the left side of the steering wheel: press the steering wheel logo button to enter the vehicle menu, then scroll to find the driving assistance options, where the Active Brake Assist system will be displayed. You can turn it on, off, or adjust the sensitivity. I recommend keeping it enabled because once on the highway, the system automatically braked for me and prevented a rear-end collision, literally saving my life. It's also useful in traffic jams, sensing the distance to the car ahead and automatically slowing down. Remember not to turn it off casually—safety first. Mercedes designed it intelligently, so we don't need to manually press a switch. If you need to set it up, the technicians at the 4S店 know how to do it; a quick consultation will sort it out without you having to figure it out yourself.
