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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:
R
both right wheels or both left wheels are on a
wet or slippery road surface when you brake
R
the vehicle begins to skid
Important safety notes
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 65).
No steering support is provided from STEER
CONTROL, if:
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ESP
®
is deactivated
R
ESP
®
is malfunctioning
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the steering is malfunctioning
If ESP
®
is malfunctioning, you will be assisted
further by the electrical power steering.
Protection against theft
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
X
To activate with the SmartKey: remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X
To activate with KEYLESS-GO start-func-
tion or KEYLESS-GO: switch the ignition off
and open the driver's door.
X
To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
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
(yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the sys-
tem 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)
X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm system
is armed after approximately ten seconds.
X
To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the Smart-
Key or KEYLESS-GO.
or
X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X
Press the Start/Stop button.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
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a door
R
the vehicle with the mechanical key
R
the tailgate
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the hood
X
To stop the alarm with the SmartKey:
press the % or & button on the Smart-
Key.
The alarm is stopped.
or
X
Remove the Start/Stop button from the igni-
tion lock (Y page 132).
X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is stopped.
X
To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The SmartKey
must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is stopped.
or
X
Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The SmartKey must be inside the vehi-
cle.
The alarm is stopped.
Protection against theft
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Safety
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