Protection Against Theft; Ata (Anti-Theft Alarm System) - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

Protection against theft

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The braking action of PRE-SAFE
ended automatically if:
you maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
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there is no longer a risk of collision.
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there is no longer an obstacle detected in
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front of your vehicle.
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 partic-
ular if:
both right wheels or both left wheels are on
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a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake.
the vehicle starts to skid.
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Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( page 76).
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No steering support is provided from STEER
CONTROL, if:
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ESP is malfunctioning.
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the lighting is faulty.
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Power steering will, however, continue to
function.
Protection against theft
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
To activate with the SmartKey: remove
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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.
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When leaving the vehicle, always take the
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Brake is
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Any-
one 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 star-
ted (yet the vehicle's battery is charged),
the system is not operational. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

ATA (anti-theft alarm system)

To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
X
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
X
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
or
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
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A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
a door
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the vehicle with the mechanical key
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the trunk lid
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the hood
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