Mercedes-Benz 2009 G 55 AMG, Operator'S Manual

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switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP
®
.
! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP
®
switched
off. This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Switching on the ESP
®
X
Press ESP
®
switch
:
until the ESP
®
warning lamp
d
in the instrument
cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving mode
with the ESP
®
switched on.
Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
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.
Activating
X
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Deactivating
X
Switch on the ignition.
i Starting the engine will also deactivate
the immobilizer.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started (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).
Anti-theft alarm system
Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone opens
R
a door
R
the tailgate
R
the hood
The alarm will stay on even if the activating
element (a door, for example) is immediately
closed.
The alarm system will also be triggered when
R
the vehicle is opened with the mechanical
key
R
a door is opened from the inside
R
the tailgate is opened from the inside
To cancel the alarm after it has been
triggered, see “Canceling the alarm”
(
Y
page 55).
X
Arming: Lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
The turn signal lamps flash three times to
indicate that the vehicle is locked. Indicator
lamp
:
flashes to indicate that the alarm
system is armed.
i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three
times, a door or the tailgate may not be
properly closed.
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