Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2011, Owner'S Manual

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EBD monitors and controls the brake pres-
sure on the rear wheels to improve driving
stability while braking.
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Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
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page 62).
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In addi-
tion to the braking function, ADAPTIVE BRAKE
also has the HOLD function (
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page 162) and
hill start assist (
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page 129). For further
information, see Driving tips (
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page 146).
STEER CONTROL
G WARNING
If there is an ESP ® malfunction, you will not
receive any steering assistance from the
STEER CONTROL. The steering continues to
function with power assistance.
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering
wheel in the direction required for vehicle
stabilisation.
This steering assistance is provided in partic-
ular if:
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both right wheels or both left wheels are on
a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake.
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the vehicle starts to skid.
You have control over the steering at all
times.
Anti-theft systems
Immobiliser
X
To activate: remove the key from the igni-
tion lock.
X
To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
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The immobiliser is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
X
To prime: lock the vehicle with the key.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is primed after approximately
15 seconds.
X
To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
key.
X
To stop the alarm: insert the key into the
ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X
Press the % or & button on the key.
The alarm is switched off.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed and you open:
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a door
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the vehicle with the emergency key ele-
ment
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the tailgate
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the bonnet
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example.
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Anti-theft systems
Saf
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