Anti-Theft Systems - Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2012 Owner's Manual

This steering support is provided in particular
if:
both right wheels or both left wheels are on
R
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 70).
Y
No steering support is provided from STEER
CONTROL, if:
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ESP is malfunctioning.
R
the steering is faulty.
R
Power steering will, however, continue to
function.

Anti-theft systems

Immobiliser
To activate with the key: remove the key
X
from the ignition lock.
To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
X
ignition off and open the driver's door.
To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
X
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
key that is left inside the vehicle.
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The immobiliser is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
Anti-theft systems
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.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed and you open:
a door
R
the vehicle with the emergency key ele-
R
ment
the boot lid
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the bonnet
R
the glove compartment
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the stowage space under the armrest
R
a stowage compartment in the rear
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To turn the alarm off with the key: press
X
the % or & button on the key.
The alarm is switched off.
or
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
X
The alarm is switched off.
To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
X
grasp the outside door handle. The key
must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
X
board. The key must be inside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
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