Theft Deterrent Locking System; Ata (Anti-Theft Alarm System) - Mercedes-Benz CLA Operator's Manual

Theft deterrent locking system

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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
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.
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
To activate: remove the SmartKey from
X
the ignition lock.
To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
X
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).

ATA (anti-theft alarm system)

To arm: lock the vehicle with the Smart-
X
Key.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
X
SmartKey.
or
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
X
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
the vehicle with the mechanical key
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a door
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the trunk lid
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the hood
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To stop the alarm: insert the SmartKey
X
into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
Press the % or & button on the
X
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.