Overview - Mercedes-Benz R 350 BlueTEC 2012 Operator's Manual

Driving safety systems
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Panic alarm
X
To activate: press ! button : for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
X
To deactivate: press ! button :
again.
or
X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X
Press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the
vehicle.
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-Gen of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
R
BAS (Brake Assist System)
R
®
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
R
EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
R
Distance warning function (vehicles with
R
DISTRONIC)
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
Excessive speed, especially in turns
R
Wet and slippery road surfaces
R
Following another vehicle too closely
R
The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce these risks or prevent
the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle. They cannot increase braking or
steering efficiency beyond that afforded by
the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires
or the traction afforded.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
The capabilities of a vehicle equipped with the
driving safety systems described in this
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :