Theft Deterrent Locking System; Steer Control; Immobilizer - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

Theft deterrent locking system

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system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Function
To activate/deactivate: activate or
X
deactivate PRE-SAFE
board computer (
If the PRE-SAFE
æ symbol appears in the multifunction
display.
Starting at a speed of around 4 mph
(7 km/h), this function warns you if you
rapidly approach a vehicle in front. An
intermittent warning tone will then sound and
the · distance warning lamp will light up
in the instrument cluster.
Brake immediately to defuse the situation.
X
or
Take evasive action provided it is safe to do
X
so.
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If there is an increased risk of collision,
preventive passenger protection measures
®
(PRE-SAFE ) are activated.
If the risk of collision with the vehicle in front
remains and you do not brake, take evasive
action or accelerate significantly, the vehicle
may perform automatic emergency braking,
up to the point of full brake application.
Automatic emergency braking is not
performed until immediately prior to an
imminent accident.
You can prevent the intervention of the PRE-
®
SAFE Brake at any time by:
depressing the accelerator pedal further
R
activating kickdown.
R
releasing the brake pedal
R
The braking action of PRE-SAFE
ended automatically if:
you maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
R
there is no longer a risk of collision.
R
there is no longer an obstacle detected in
R
front of your vehicle.
®
Brake in the on-
page 260).
Y
®
Brake is not activated, the
®
Brake is

STEER CONTROL

General information
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering
wheel in the direction required for vehicle
stabilization.
This steering assistance is provided in
particular if:
both right wheels or both left wheels are on
R
a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake.
the vehicle starts to skid.
R
Important safety notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( page 70).
Y
No steering support is provided from STEER
CONTROL, if:
®
ESP is malfunctioning.
R
the steering is malfunctioning.
R
Power steering will, however, continue to
function.
Theft deterrent locking system

Immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
To activate with the SmartKey: remove
X
the SmartKey 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
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Anyone can start the engine if a valid
SmartKey has been 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
started when the starter battery is fully