Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 Owner's Manual page 61

Anti-theft systems
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The braking action of PRE-SAFE
ended automatically if:
you manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle.
R
you drive slower than approximately
R
15 km/h.
there is no longer an obstacle detected in
R
front of your vehicle.
there is no longer any danger of a collision.
R
Following a collision or crash-related damage
to the front end of the vehicle, have the con-
figuration and operation of the radar sensors
checked. Choose a qualified specialist work-
shop for this which has the necessary spe-
cialist knowledge and tools for the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for
this purpose.
Anti-theft systems
Immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
Activating the immobiliser
With the key: remove the key from the
X
ignition lock.
With KEYLESS GO*: press the start/stop
X
button on the dashboard.
The engine switches off.
Deactivating the immobiliser
With the key: turn the key to position 2 in
X
the ignition lock.
With KEYLESS GO*: press the start/stop
X
button on the dashboard twice without
depressing the brake.
i
The immobiliser is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
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Brake is
ATA* (anti-theft alarm system)
A visual and audible alarm is triggered when
the alarm system is primed and you open:
a door
R
a door or the boot lid with the emergency
R
key element
the boot lid
R
the bonnet
R
The alarm is not switched off even if you close
a door again.
To prime: lock the vehicle using the key.
X
Vehicles with KEYLESS GO* can also be
locked by touching the door handle on the
outside.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is primed after approximately 15 sec-
onds.
To deactivate: unlock the vehicle using the
X
key. On vehicles with KEYLESS GO*, you
can also unlock the vehicle by opening the
door/boot lid.
Deactivating the alarm
With the key: insert the key into the igni-
X
tion lock.
The alarm is deactivated.
or
Press the % or & button on the key.
X
The alarm is deactivated.
* optional