Mercedes-Benz S-Sedan 2015 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 82)

Function
X
To activate/deactivate: activate or deac-
tivate PRE-SAFE
® Brake in the on-board
computer (
Y
page 265).
If the PRE-SAFE ® Brake is not activated, the
æ symbol appears in the multifunction
display.
Starting at a speed of around 4 mph (7 km/h),
this function warns you if you rapidly
approach a vehicle in front. An intermittent
warning tone will then sound and the ·
distance warning lamp will light up in the
instrument cluster.
X
Brake immediately to defuse the situation.
or
X
Take evasive action provided it is safe to do
so.
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 maneuver 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 information
STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering
wheel in the direction required for vehicle
stabilization.
This steering assistance is provided in partic-
ular if:
R
both right wheels or both left wheels are on
a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake.
R the vehicle starts to skid.
Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Y
page 70).
No steering support is provided from STEER
CONTROL, if:
R ESP ® is malfunctioning.
R
the steering is malfunctioning.
Power steering will, however, continue to
function.
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
X To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey 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
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Any-
one can start the engine if a valid SmartKey
has been left inside the vehicle.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started (yet the vehicle's battery is
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Theft deterrent locking system
Sa
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