Mercedes-Benz SL 2008 Owner's Manual page 62

G Risk of accident
Make sure that you do not endanger
other road users when applying the
brakes.
You should apply the brakes firmly from
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time to time at a high vehicle speed if the
vehicle's brake system has not been sub-
jected to high loads for a long period of
time. This improves the grip of the brake
pads/linings.
You should brake firmly after driving on a
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wet or snow-covered road surface before
stopping the engine. The brake discs dry as
they are warmed up, thus preventing cor-
rosion.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
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mends that you only use components, e.g.
brake pads/linings, which have been spe-
cially approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle. Brake pads/linings which have not
been approved for Mercedes-Benz could
affect your vehicle's operating safety.
* optional
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 KEYLESS
X
GO button on the selector lever.
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 KEYLESS
X
GO button on the selector lever twice with-
out depressing the brake.
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The immobiliser is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
Anti-theft systems
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed and you open:
a door
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a door using the emergency key element
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the boot lid
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the bonnet
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the glove compartment
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the stowage space under the armrest
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a stowage compartment in the rear
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The alarm is not switched off even if you close
an open door again.
Indicator lamp
1
To prime: lock the vehicle using the key.
X
On vehicles with KEYLESS GO*, the locking
Safety
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