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X To activate/deactivate: activate or
deactivate the distance warning function in
the on-board computer (Y page 219).
After activation, theÄ symbol is
displayed in the lower multifunction
display.
emergency braking situations, for example.
You could lose control of the vehicle and
cause an accident.
Adapt your driving style to the changed
driving characteristics.
Distance warning function (vehicles
with DISTRONIC)
Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
This function warns you from a speed of
approximately 20 mph (30 km/h), if:
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.
Rfor a period of several seconds, the
distance to the vehicle in front is too short
for the speed at which you are traveling.
The· distance warning lamp in the
instrument cluster will light up.
Ryou are approaching the vehicle in front
rapidly. An intermittent warning tone will
then sound and the· distance warning
lamp in the instrument cluster will light up.
You must apply the brakes yourself in order
to maintain the appropriate distance to the
vehicle in front and prevent a collision.
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.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
G Warning!
In the event that the engine cannot be
started 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
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
If the distance warning lamp· in the
instrument cluster comes on while driving
and/or an intermittent warning sounds,
immediate attention on the part of the driver
is required. As required by the traffic
situation, apply the brakes and navigate
around a possible obstacle. However, do not
drive by relying on the distance warning
function, as this will result in an emergency
braking application. This will not always
enable you to avoid a collision, especially
when traveling on varying road surface
conditions and with varying driver reaction.
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
Ra door
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Rthe tailgate
Complex driving situations are not always
fully recognized by the distance warning
function. This could result in wrong or missing
distance warnings.
Rthe hood
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example.
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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