Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK 300, Operator'S Manual

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Driving safety systems
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Panic alarm
1 Â
button
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
X
Activating: Press and hold button
1
for at
least 1 second.
An audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps will operate briefly.
i Without the antenna on the left rear side
of the vehicle installed, the SmartKey sig-
naling range for the panic alarm is consid-
erably reduced. The panic alarm then only
functions if the SmartKey is held in close
proximity towards the antenna base.
X
Deactivating: Press button
1
again.
or
X
Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.
Driving safety systems
Introduction
This section contains information about the
following driving safety systems:
R
ABS (Antilock Brake System)
R
BAS (Brake Assist System)
R
ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
i In winter operation, the maximum effec-
tiveness of most of the driving systems
described in this section is only achieved
with winter tires, or snow chains as
required.
Safety notes
G
Warning!
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
R
Excessive speed, especially in turns
R
Wet and slippery road surfaces
R
Following another vehicle too closely
The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce these risks or pre-
vent the natural laws of physics from acting
Safety and security