Theft Deterrent Locking System; Trailer Stabilization - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

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i If ESP is deactivated, it is reactivated
automatically if you are driving at above
37 mph (60 km/h) (on AMG vehicles above
62 mph (100 km/h)) or you exceed a cer-
tain lateral acceleration.

Trailer stabilization

WARNING
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If road and weather conditions are poor,
trailer stabilization will not be able to prevent
the vehicle/trailer combination from swerv-
ing. Trailers with a high center of gravity can
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tip over before ESP
a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your driving style to the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
Trailer stabilization does not work if ESP
deactivated because of a malfunction.
If your vehicle with trailer (vehicle/trailer
combination) begins to lurch, you can only
stabilize the vehicle/trailer combination by
depressing the brake firmly.
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In this situation, ESP
detect if the vehicle/trailer combination
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begins to lurch. ESP
by braking and limiting the engine output until
the vehicle/trailer combination has stabi-
lized.
Trailer stabilization is active above speeds of
about 37 mph (60 km/h).
EBD (electronic brake force distribu-
tion)
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 61).
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If EBD is malfunctioning, the rear wheels can
lock, e.g. under full braking. This increases the
risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
can detect this. There is
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assists you and can
slows the vehicle down

Theft deterrent locking system

the brake system checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (
play messages (
EBD monitors and controls the brake pres-
sure on the rear wheels to improve driving
stability while braking.
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE provides increased braking
safety. In addition to the braking function,
ADAPTIVE BRAKE also has the HOLD function
( page 180) and hill start assist
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( page 135).
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Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
To activate: remove the SmartKey from
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the ignition lock.
To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
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The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
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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The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be star-
ted when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
page 237) as well as dis-
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page 215).
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