Theft Deterrent Locking Systems; Function; Electronic Brake Force Distribution; Immobilizer - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
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To activate: press button : until the
å warning lamp goes out in the
instrument cluster.
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 53).
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking.
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WARNING
If the EBD malfunctions, the brake system will
still function with full brake boost. However,
the rear wheels could lock up during
emergency braking situations, for example.
You could lose control of the vehicle and
cause an accident.
Adapt your driving style to the changed
driving characteristics.

Theft deterrent locking systems

Immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
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To activate: remove the SmartKey from
the ignition lock.
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To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Theft deterrent locking systems
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deactivated.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
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The alarm is also triggered if:
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The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example.
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Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)

a door
a door using the mechanical key
the rear door
the hood
the position of the vehicle is changed.
a window is smashed.
If the alarm stays on for more than 30
seconds, the emergency call system
mbrace (USA only) or TELEAID (Canada
only) initiates a call to the Customer
Assistance Center automatically. The
emergency call system initiates the call
provided that:
you have subscribed to the mbrace/
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TELEAID service.
the mbrace/TELEAID service has been
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activated properly.
the required mobile phone, power supply
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and GPS are available.
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