Immobilizer; Anti-Theft Systems - Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLS-Class Operator's Manual

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When you switch off the ESP
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the ESP does not stabilize the vehicle
R
the engine output is not limited, which
R
allows the drive wheels to spin
the ETS will still apply the brakes to a spin-
R
ning wheel
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the ESP operates while you are braking
R
you cannot activate the cruise control or
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the Distronic system
the cruise control or Distronic system
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switch off if currently activated
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i When the ESP is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
warning lamp in the instrument clus-
v
ter flashes. However, the ESP
stabilize the vehicle.
X
With the engine running, press ESP
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until the ESP warning lamp
1
instrument cluster comes on.
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The ESP is switched off.
G Warning!
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When the ESP warning lamp v is illu-
minated continuously, the ESP
off or is not operational due to a malfunc-
tion. Vehicle stability in standard driving
maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the pre-
vailing road conditions and to the non-oper-
ating status of the ESP
! 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 Mer-
cedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Switching on the ESP
X
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Press ESP
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ing lamp
v
goes out.
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will then not
You are now again in normal driving mode
with the ESP
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switch
in the
v
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is switched
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.
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switched
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switch until the ESP warn-
1
in the instrument cluster
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switched on.
Safety and security

Anti-theft systems

Anti-theft systems

Immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents unauthorized per-
sons 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 the SmartKey: Remove the Smart-
Key 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).
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