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Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP
off. This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
®
Switching on the ESP
X
®
Press ESP
switch
until the ESP
1
warning lamp
in the instrument
v
cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving mode
®
with the ESP
switched on.
Anti-theft systems
®
switched
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
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.
Activating
X
With SmartKey: Remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch.
X
With KEYLESS-GO: Turn off the engine and
open the driver's door.
Deactivating
X
Switch on the ignition.
i
Starting the engine will also deactivate
the immobilizer.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started (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).
Safety and security
Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft alarm system
Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone opens
a door
R
the trunk
R
the hood
R
The alarm will stay on even if the activating
element (a door, for example) is immediately
closed.
The alarm system will also be triggered when
the vehicle is opened with the mechanical
R
key
a door is opened from the inside
R
the trunk is opened with the emergency
R
release button
To cancel the alarm after it has been
triggered, see "Canceling the
alarm" (
Y
page 70).
i
If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, a call to the Response Center
is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid
system provided that you have subscribed
to the Tele Aid service and that it has been
activated properly, and that the necessary
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