SBC S Light
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SBC S Light
I was on my way back home and by mistake instead of giving my turn signal I held the cruise control lever down I though it was the turn signal one and the words SBC S came up on the dash. I pulled over turned the car off and on and it was gone.
Just curious what SBC S means. I know it has something to do with the SBC brake system.
Did a search could fine nothing.
Just curious what SBC S means. I know it has something to do with the SBC brake system.
Did a search could fine nothing.
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Found the answer to my question. Some of you may find it helpful.
SBC STOP
The system offers several additional functions besides a new braking behavior, due to its electronic brain: In stop-and-go traffic the vehicle brakes automatically, when the foot is lifted off the accelerator pedal ("Traffic Jam Assist"). It can be engaged under 10 MPH, using the the cruise control lever and switches off automatically at higher speeds. It remains active under 40 MPH. When engaged the instrument cluster indicates "SBC S". One can also activate it on downhill slopes via cruise control, so the car won't speed over the set limit. It was deleted starting with MY 2005.
SBC HOLD A "drive-away assistant" prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards or forward when starting on a hill or steep incline. A firm push onto the brake pedal, and the car remains stopped, even when taking the foot off the brake pedal, until the driver accelerates and the vehicle begins to roll. When set, the instrument cluster indicates SBC HOLD. I like using this function and miss it when switching back to other cars. As far as I know it was first introduced in the spring of 2003 in the 04 E-class Estate and lateron in the 2004 SLs.
DRY BRAKE
And finally there is the dry brake function. It is always activated when the windshield wipers run. The system then knows, that it rains and, with short brake pulses unnoticed by the driver, keeps the brake discs always dry and fully functional.
SBC STOP
The system offers several additional functions besides a new braking behavior, due to its electronic brain: In stop-and-go traffic the vehicle brakes automatically, when the foot is lifted off the accelerator pedal ("Traffic Jam Assist"). It can be engaged under 10 MPH, using the the cruise control lever and switches off automatically at higher speeds. It remains active under 40 MPH. When engaged the instrument cluster indicates "SBC S". One can also activate it on downhill slopes via cruise control, so the car won't speed over the set limit. It was deleted starting with MY 2005.
SBC HOLD A "drive-away assistant" prevents the vehicle from rolling backwards or forward when starting on a hill or steep incline. A firm push onto the brake pedal, and the car remains stopped, even when taking the foot off the brake pedal, until the driver accelerates and the vehicle begins to roll. When set, the instrument cluster indicates SBC HOLD. I like using this function and miss it when switching back to other cars. As far as I know it was first introduced in the spring of 2003 in the 04 E-class Estate and lateron in the 2004 SLs.
DRY BRAKE
And finally there is the dry brake function. It is always activated when the windshield wipers run. The system then knows, that it rains and, with short brake pulses unnoticed by the driver, keeps the brake discs always dry and fully functional.
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Really?? We heard that was only on Euro models and not US.
Gonna have to try it out.
What a trip if you just found something brand new after all these years!
Gonna have to try it out.
What a trip if you just found something brand new after all these years!
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Well my car has it at least the sbc stop. Will have to try thr sbc hold.
Just keep the cruise control lever depressed (downwards)for a bit.
Just keep the cruise control lever depressed (downwards)for a bit.
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Do you know what models/years this feature is on? Also, not to start the BMW vs MB debate all over again, but if MB has had this for a while, isn't it funny that BMW just recently ran an ad campaign about this "great new feature" that kept the discs dry in the rain?
