In hazardous driving situations, even a fraction of a second can make a huge difference. The standard Adaptive Brake System is designed to use those valuable split seconds effectively.

When driving in the wet, for example, a film of water can form on the brake discs resulting in a decrease in brake performance. But adaptive brake technology is so precise, it can remove this film of water by imperceptibly applying the brakes for an instant. This brake drying function ensures that maximum braking power is available in wet conditions.

Priming is another ingenious safety measure. If the accelerator pedal is released abruptly, the Adaptive Brake System anticipates the driver’s intentions and brings the brake pads closer to the brake discs. Should the driver then apply the brakes, the response time is significantly faster, helping to reduce stopping distances.

The Adaptive Brake System also incorporates Hill Start Assist, a support function that prevents the car rolling backwards when moving off on an uphill gradient.

In the event of emergency braking, flashing brake lights are activated warning traffic approaching from behind, resulting in both a reduction in response time and stopping distance. Hazard warning lights are also automatically activated after emergency braking from high speed.