Mercedes-Benz C-Clas 2016 Owner's Manual page 81

Protection against theft
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You can prevent the engagement of PRE-SAFE
Brake at any time by:
depressing the accelerator pedal further
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activating kickdown
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releasing the brake pedal
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The braking action of PRE-SAFE
automatically if:
you manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle
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the danger of collision has passed
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an obstacle is no longer detected in front of
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your vehicle
STEER CONTROL
General information
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering wheel
in the direction required for vehicle stabilisation.
This steering support is provided in particular if:
both right wheels or both left wheels are on a
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wet or slippery road surface when you brake
the vehicle begins to skid
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Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 67).
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No steering support is provided from STEER
CONTROL, if:
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ESP is deactivated
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®
ESP is malfunctioning
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the steering is faulty
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®
If ESP is malfunctioning, you will be assisted
further by the electrical power steering.
Protection against theft
Immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
To activate with the key: remove the key
X
from the ignition lock.
To activate with KEYLESS-GO start func-
X
tion or KEYLESS-GO: switch the ignition off
and open the driver's door.
To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
X
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
®
with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can start
the engine if a valid key has been left inside the
vehicle.
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you start the engine.
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Brake is ended
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
To activate: lock the vehicle with the key or
X
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm system
is activated after approximately ten seconds.
To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
X
key or KEYLESS-GO.
or
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
X
or
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function
X
or KEYLESS-GO: press the Start/Stop but-
ton.
The key must be in the vehicle.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is activated and you open:
a door
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the vehicle with the emergency key element
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the boot lid
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the bonnet
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the stowage compartment / telephone com-
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partment under the armrest in vehicles with
automatic transmission
To stop the alarm with the key: press the
X
% or & button on the key.
The alarm stops.
or
The immobiliser is always deactivated when