Protection Against Theft; Adaptive Brake - Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S 2016 Operator's Manual

Protection against theft

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If you deactivate ESP
ESP ® no longer improves driving stability.
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engine torque is no longer limited and the
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drive wheels are able to spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cut-
ting action for better traction on loose sur-
faces.
traction control is still activated.
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ESP ® still provides support when you
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brake.
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST is no lon-
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ger available, nor is it activated if you brake
firmly with assistance from ESP.
PRE-SAFE ® is no longer available, nor is it
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activated if you brake firmly and ESP
intervenes.
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
General information
EBD monitors and controls the brake pres-
sure on the rear wheels to improve driving
stability while braking.
Important safety notes
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
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tion ( page 60).
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WARNING
If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the
risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps ( page 151) as well as dis-
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play messages ( page 141).
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ADAPTIVE BRAKE

ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In addi-
tion to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE
also features the hill start assist function
( page 102).
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Protection against theft
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
To activate with KEYLESS-GO start-
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function or KEYLESS-GO: switch the igni-
tion off and open the driver's door.
To activate with the SmartKey: remove
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the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
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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.
The immobilizer is always deactivated
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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)