Mercedes-Benz 2008 SLK-Class, Owner'S Manual

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Anti-theft systems
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If ESP ® is deactivated and one or more
wheels start to spin, the v warning lamp
in the instrument cluster flashes. ESP
®
does not, stabilise the vehicle.
1
To deactivate/activate ESP
®
X
To deactivate: press button 1 until the
v warning lamp lights up in the instru-
ment cluster.
G
Risk of accident
ESP
®
is deactivated if the v warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up
continuously when the engine is running.
The risk of your vehicle skidding is then
increased in certain situations.
You should therefore always adapt your
driving style to suit the prevailing road and
weather conditions.
X
To activate: press button 1 until the
v warning lamp goes out in the instru-
ment cluster.
Anti-theft systems
Immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
X
To activate: remove the key from the igni-
tion lock.
X
To deactivate: turn the key to position 2
in the ignition lock.
ATA* (anti-theft alarm system)
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed and you open:
R
a door
R
a door using the emergency key element
R
the boot lid
R
the bonnet
R
the glove compartment
R
the stowage space under the armrest
The alarm is not switched off even if you close
an open door again.
Safety
* optional
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