Mercedes-Benz E 180, Owner'S Manual

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i If there is an increased risk of collision,
preventive passenger protection measures
(PRE-SAFE
®
) are activated.
If the risk of collision with the vehicle in front
remains and you do not brake, take evasive
action or accelerate significantly, the vehicle
may perform automatic emergency braking,
up to the point of full brake application. Auto-
matic emergency braking is not performed
until immediately prior to an imminent acci-
dent.
You can prevent the intervention of the PRE-
SAFE
®
Brake at any time by:
R
depressing the accelerator pedal further
R
activating kickdown
R
releasing the brake pedal
The braking action of PRE-SAFE
®
Brake is
ended automatically if:
R
you manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle
R
there is no longer a risk of collision
R
there is no longer an obstacle detected in
front of your vehicle
STEER CONTROL
General notes
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering
wheel in the direction required for vehicle
stabilisation.
This steering support is provided in particular
if:
R
both right wheels or both left wheels are on
a slippery road surface when you brake
heavily.
R
the vehicle starts to skid.
Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Y
page 72).
If there is an ESP
®
malfunction, you will not
receive any steering support from STEER
CONTROL. Power steering will, however, con-
tinue to function.
Anti-theft systems
Immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
X
To activate with the key: remove the key
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.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can
start the engine if a valid key has been left
inside the vehicle.
i The immobiliser is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
X
To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp
:
flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is primed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To switch off: unlock the vehicle with the
key or KEYLESS-GO.
Anti-theft systems
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