Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon Owner's Manual page 92

You can prevent the intervention of PRE-
®
SAFE Brake at any time by:
depressing the accelerator pedal further
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activating kickdown
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releasing the brake pedal
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The braking action of PRE-SAFE
ended automatically if:
you manoeuvre 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 notes
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering
wheel in the direction required for vehicle
stabilisation.
This steering support is provided in particular
if:
both right wheels or both left wheels are on
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a slippery road surface when you brake
heavily
the vehicle starts to skid
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Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 77).
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No steering support is provided by STEER
CONTROL, if:
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ESP is malfunctioning
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the steering is faulty
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Power steering will, however, continue to
function.
Protection against theft
Immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
To activate with the key: remove the key
X
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.
X
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
®
Brake is
with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can
start the engine if a valid key has been left
inside the vehicle.
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The immobiliser is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or
X
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is primed after approximately
15 seconds.
To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
X
key or KEYLESS-GO.
or
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
X
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed and you open:
a door
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the vehicle with the emergency key ele-
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ment
the boot lid/tailgate
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the bonnet
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Protection against theft
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