Theft Deterrent Locking System; Immobilizer - Mercedes-Benz 2013 C-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

G WARNING
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PRE-SAFE Brake will initially brake your
vehicle by a partial application of the brakes
if a danger of collision is detected. There may
be a collision unless you also brake.
Automatic emergency braking cannot prevent
a collision. There is a risk of an accident.
Always apply the brakes yourself and try to
take evasive action.
G
WARNING
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PRE-SAFE Brake cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic
conditions.
In these cases, PRE-SAFE
give an unnecessary warning and then
R
brake the vehicle
not give a warning or intervene
R
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay particular attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake, especially if
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PRE-SAFE Brake warns you. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if:
dirt on the sensors or anything else
R
covering the sensors
snow or heavy rain
R
interference by other radar sources
R
there are strong radar reflections, for
R
example in parking garages
a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
R
motorbike
a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
R
relative to the center of your vehicle
G
WARNING
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PRE-SAFE Brake does not react:
to people or animals
R
to oncoming vehicles
R
to crossing traffic
R
when cornering
R
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Brake may:

Theft deterrent locking system

As a result, PRE-SAFE
give warnings nor intervene in all critical
situations. There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
In order to maintain an appropriate distance
from the vehicle in front and thus prevent a
collision, you must apply the brakes yourself.
To activate/deactivate: activate or
X
deactivate PRE-SAFE
board computer (
Y
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When PRE-SAFE Brake is activated, the
Ä symbol appears in the multifunction
display as long as the HOLD function is
deactivated ( page 168).
Y
On vehicles with Parking Guidance, the
Ä symbol is displayed when position P
is engaged or you are driving faster than
22 mph (35 km/h).
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
Theft deterrent locking system

Immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
To activate with the SmartKey: remove
X
the SmartKey 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
i
The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
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Brake may neither
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Brake in the on-
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