Anti-Theft Systems; Anti-Theft Alarm System; Immobilizer - Mercedes-Benz 2010 E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Anti-theft systems

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The PRE-SAFE
while DISTRONIC PLUS is switched on
( Y page 130).
After a hard collision or damage to the front
of the vehicle from an accident, have the
settings and operation of the radar sensors
checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
X
Activating and deactivating: Activate or
deactivate the PRE-SAFE
instrument cluster control system
( Y page 120).
After the function has been activated, the
®
PRE-SAFE Brake indicator Ä appears
in the instrument cluster. When the HOLD
function is switched on, the PRE-SAFE
Brake indicator Ä will not appear.
In vehicles with Parking Guidance, the
automatic transmission must be in park
position P for the PRE-SAFE
indicator Ä to be displayed.
®
The PRE-SAFE
the radar system is switched off. When you
switch off the radar system, the following
functions are deactivated:
®
PRE-SAFE Brake
R
BAS PLUS ( Y
R
DISTRONIC PLUS (
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Anti-theft systems

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.
®
Brake will remain passive
®
Brake using the
®
Brake
Brake is deactivated when
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Y page 130)
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).

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 closed
immediately.
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 67).