Technical data

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Hill ascent assistant
Assistance is provided when driving off on
uphill gradients by briefly maintaining a
specific brake pressure in the wheel brakes.
This function is active only when the
transmission is not in "N" position and the
handbrake is released.
DSC ON/OFF has no influence in this case.
The tilt angle (uphill and downhill gradient) is
calculated from the measured value of the
longitudinal acceleration sensor.
The DSC calculates the necessary holding
pressure based on the uphill or downhill
gradient.
After releasing the brake paddle, the braking
pressure is immediately decreased to the
calculated holding pressure which is then
reduced in stages after a maximum time delay
of 0.7 s. The vehicle will start off after approx.
1 s if the driver does not press the accelerator
pedal.
The longitudinal acceleration sensor is
assigned to the SMG system.
This function is also active on an incline with
reverse gear engaged.
Condition Based Service (CBS)
As in the E60 Series, the MK60E5 calculates
and evaluates the condition of the brake pads.
In contrast to the E60 Series, the M5 is
equipped with two brake pad sensors on the
front axle.