Panic Alarm; Driving Safety Systems - Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLS-Class Operator's Manual

Safety and security

Driving safety systems

Panic alarm

button
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i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
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i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
X
Activating: Press and hold button
least 1 second.
An audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps will operate briefly.
X
Deactivating: Press button
or
X
Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.
or
X
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
inside the vehicle.
Driving safety systems
Introduction
This section contains information about the
following driving safety systems:
ABS (Antilock Brake System)
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Adaptive Brake
R
BAS (Brake Assist System)
R
EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning)
R
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
R
i In winter operation, the maximum effec-
tiveness of most of the driving systems
for at
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described in this section is only achieved
with winter tires, or snow chains as
required.
again.
Safety notes
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G Warning!
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
Excessive speed, especially in turns
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Wet and slippery road surfaces
R
Following another vehicle too closely
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