Ata (Anti-Theft Alarm System) - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

You can prevent the intervention of Active Brake
Assist with cross-traffic function at any time by:
depressing the accelerator pedal further.
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activating kickdown
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Release the brake pedal.
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The braking application of Active Brake Assist
with cross-traffic function is ended automati-
cally if:
you maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
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there is no longer a risk of collision.
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there is no longer an obstacle detected in
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front of your vehicle.
STEER CONTROL
General information
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering wheel
in the direction required for vehicle stabilization.
This steering assistance is provided in particular
if:
both right wheels or both left wheels are on a
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wet or slippery road surface when you brake
the vehicle starts to skid
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Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 58).
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No steering support is provided from STEER
CONTROL, if:
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ESP is deactivated
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ESP is malfunctioning
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the steering is faulty
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If ESP is malfunctioning, you will be assisted
further by the electrical power steering.
Protection against theft
Immobilizer
To activate with the SmartKey: remove the
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SmartKey from the ignition lock.
To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
X
ignition off and open the driver's door.
To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
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Protection against theft
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
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.
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The immobilizer is always deactivated when
you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the sys-
tem 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).

ATA (anti-theft alarm system)

To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or
X
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm system
is armed after approximately 15 seconds.
To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the Smart-
X
Key or KEYLESS-GO.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
a door
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the vehicle with the mechanical key
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the trunk lid
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the hood
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the glove box
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the stowage space under the armrest
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a stowage compartment in the rear
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