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Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h), Active Brake Assist with cross-traf-
fic function may react to:
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stationary objects in the path of your vehi-
cle, e.g. stopped or parked vehicles
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pedestrians in the path of your vehicle
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If there is an increased risk of a collision,
preventive passenger protection measures
(PRE-SAFE
®
) are triggered (Y page 55).
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. Auto-
matic emergency braking is not performed
until immediately prior to an imminent acci-
dent.
You can prevent the intervention of Active
Brake Assist with cross-traffic function at any
time by:
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depressing the accelerator pedal further
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activating kickdown
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releasing the brake pedal
The braking application of Active Brake Assist
with cross-traffic function is ended automati-
cally if:
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you maneuver to avoid the obstacle
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there is no longer a risk of collision
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an obstacle is no longer detected in 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 stabiliza-
tion.
This steering assistance is provided in particu-
lar if:
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both right wheels or both left wheels are on
a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake
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the vehicle starts to skid
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 60).
No steering support is provided from STEER
CONTROL, if:
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ESP
®
is deactivated
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ESP
®
is malfunctioning
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the steering is faulty
If ESP
®
is malfunctioning, you will be assisted
further by the electrical power steering.
Protection against theft
Immobilizer
X
To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X
To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X
To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
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 (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)
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Protection against theft
Safety
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