Protection Against Theft - Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2014 Owner's Manual

The braking action of PRE-SAFE
ended automatically if:
you manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle
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there is no longer a risk of collision
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there is no longer an obstacle detected in
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front of your vehicle
STEER CONTROL
General notes
STEER CONTROL is only available in vehicles
without 4MATIC.
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
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a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake
the vehicle starts to skid
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Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 74).
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No steering support is provided from STEER
CONTROL, if:
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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
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Brake is
X
from the ignition lock.
To activate with KEYLESS-GO start-
X
function or KEYLESS-GO: switch the igni-
tion 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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The immobiliser is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or
X
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is primed after approximately
15 seconds.
To switch off: unlock the vehicle with the
X
key or KEYLESS-GO.
or
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
X
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed and you open:
a door
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the vehicle with the emergency key ele-
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ment
the boot lid
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the bonnet
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Protection against theft
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