Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2011, Operator'S Manual

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Panic alarm
X
To activate: press and hold
!
button
:
for about one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
X
To deactivate: press
!
button
:
again.
or
X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X
Press the KEYLESS-GO Start-Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the
vehicle.
i
USA only:
This device complies with the part 15 of the
FCC regulations. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. This device must withstand any
interference 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 the RSS-210
regulations of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. This device must withstand any
interference 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.
Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R
ABS ( Anti-lock Braking System)
R
BAS ( Brake Assist System)
R
BAS PLUS (
Brake Assist System Plus*)
R
Adaptive brake lamps
R
ESP
®
( Electronic Stability Program)
R
EBD (
Electronic Brake force Distribution)
R
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
R
PRE-SAFE
®
Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS)
Important 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 prevent
the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle. They cannot increase braking or
steering efficiency beyond that afforded by
the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires
or the traction afforded.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
The capabilities of a vehicle equipped with the
driving safety systems described in this
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Driving safety systems
Safety