Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 60

Anti-theft systems
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braking. ESP trailer stabilisation helps you to
stabilise the vehicle/trailer combination in this
situation.
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ESP trailer stabilisation is active above speeds
of about 65 km/h.
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If ESP is deactivated because of a malfunction,
the trailer stabilisation system will not function.
Crosswind Assist
Crosswind Assist does not work if ESP
tivated or disabled because of a malfunction.
Crosswind Assist does not react:
in the event of severe jolts and vibrations, e.g.
R
as a result of uneven surfaces or potholes
if the vehicle loses traction, e.g. on snow or
R
ice or when aquaplaning
in the event of sudden or large steering move-
R
ments by the driver.
Crosswind Assist is operational again as soon as
the driving conditions return to normal.
Crosswind Assist detects strong crosswind
gusts that can impair the roadholding of your
vehicle when driving straight ahead. Crosswind
Assist intervenes depending on the direction
and strength of the crosswind.
A stabilising brake application helps you to keep
the vehicle on track.
Information is shown in the instrument cluster in
the event of a clearly discernible intervention by
Crosswind Assist.
On vehicles without steering wheel buttons:
the d indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter flashes.
On vehicles with steering wheel buttons: the
d indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes and the message
active
appears in the multifunction display.
Crosswind Assist is active above a vehicle speed
of 80 km/h when the vehicle is driving straight
ahead or cornering gently.
Anti-theft systems
Immobiliser
X
To activate: remove the key from the ignition
lock.
X
To deactivate: turn the key to position 2 in
the ignition lock.
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is deac-
Crosswind Assist
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
Always take the key with you and lock the vehi-
cle when leaving the vehicle. If you leave the key
in the vehicle, anyone can start the engine.
i Starting the engine always deactivates the
immobiliser.
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
X
To prime: close all doors.
X
Lock the vehicle with the key.
The indicator lamp in the central locking but-
Y
ton ( page 65) flashes.
X
To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
key.
The indicator lamp in the central locking but-
Y
ton ( page 65) goes out.
i The vehicle locks again automatically if you
do not open a door within 40 seconds after
unlocking the vehicle.
If the alarm system is primed, a visual and audi-
ble alarm is triggered by the following:
Unlocking the vehicle from inside
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Opening a door
R
Opening the bonnet
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The alarm is not switched off, even if you
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immediately close the open door that has trig-
gered it, for example.
X
To stop the alarm: press the % button on
the key.
or
X
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The alarm stops.
Tow-away protection
Operation
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
inclination of the vehicle changes when tow-
away protection is primed. This can be the case
if the vehicle is raised on one side, for example.
Priming/deactivating
Tow-away protection is automatically primed
approximately 20 seconds after you lock the
vehicle.