Panic Alarm; Driving Safety Systems - Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLK-Class Operator's Manual

Safety and security

Driving safety systems

Panic alarm

button
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i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
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i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
X
Activating: Press and hold button
least 1 second.
An audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps will operate briefly.
X
Deactivating: Press button
or
X
Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.
or
X
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
inside the vehicle.
Driving safety systems
Introduction
This section contains information about the
following driving safety systems:
ABS (Antilock Brake System)
R
BAS (Brake Assist System)
R
®
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
R
i In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of most of the driving
systems described in this section is only
achieved with winter tires, or snow chains
as required.
for at
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Safety notes
G Warning!
again.
1 The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
Excessive speed, especially in turns
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Wet and slippery road surfaces
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Following another vehicle too closely
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The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce these risks or
prevent the natural laws of physics from
acting on the vehicle. They cannot increase