ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In addi-
tion to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE
also has the HOLD function (
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hill start assist (
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STEER CONTROL
General information
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering
wheel in the direction required for vehicle
stabilization.
This steering assistance is provided in partic-
ular if:
R
both right wheels or both left wheels are on
a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake.
R
the vehicle starts to skid.
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
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No steering assistance is provided from
STEER CONTROL, if:
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ESP
®
is malfunctioning.
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the lighting is faulty.
If ESP
®
is malfunctioning, you will be assisted
further by the electrical power steering.
Protection against theft
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
X
To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X
To activate with KEYLESS-GO start-
function or KEYLESS-GO: switch the igni-
tion off and open the driver's door.
X
To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Any-
one can start the engine if a valid SmartKey
has been left inside the vehicle.
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The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be star-
ted (yet the vehicle's battery is charged),
the system is not operational. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X
To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
or
X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Protection against theft
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