Mercedes-Benz V-Class Operating Instructions Manual page 74

Anti-theft systems
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Crosswind Assist
Observe the important safety guidelines for the
driving safety system (
Strong crosswind gusts can impair the road-
holding of your vehicle when driving straight
ahead. The Crosswind Assist function integra-
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ted in ESP reduces these impairments.
Depending on the direction and intensity of the
side wind, Crosswind Assist intervenes auto-
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matically. ESP intervenes with stabilising brak-
ing to assist you in keeping the vehicle in the
lane. When Crosswind Assist intervenes, the
display shows the traffic sign for strong side
Crosswind Assist
winds and the
Crosswind Assist is activated automatically
above a speed of approximately 80 km/h when
driving straight ahead or cornering gently.
Crosswind Assist does not react:
in the event of severe jolts and vibrations, e.g.
R
when driving over uneven surfaces or pot-
holes
when grip is reduced, e.g. on snow or ice or
R
when aquaplaning
Crosswind Assist does not work if ESP
tivated or disabled because of a malfunction.
Adaptive brake lights
In an emergency braking situation, the adaptive
brake lights warn following traffic:
by flashing brake lamps
R
the hazard warning lamps are activated
R
If you brake sharply from a speed of more than
50 km/h or if braking is assisted by BAS, the
brake lamps flash rapidly.
If you brake sharply from a speed of more than
70 km/h to a standstill, the hazard warning
lamps are activated automatically. The brake
lamps light up again constantly when you
depress the brake pedal. The hazard warning
lamps switch off automatically if you travel
faster than 10 km/h. You can also switch off the
hazard warning lamps with the hazard warning
Y
lamp button ( page 128).
Y
page 69).
message.
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is deac-
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.
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: lock the vehicle with the key.
Indicator lamp : in the overhead control
panel flashes.
X
To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
key.
or
X
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
If the alarm system is primed, a visual and audi-
ble alarm is triggered when the following are
opened:
a door
R
the vehicle with the emergency key element
R
the tailgate
R
the bonnet
R
X
To stop the alarm: press the % or &
button on the key.
or
X
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
The alarm stops.