Panic alarm, Driving safety systems, Introduction – Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual

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Driving safety systems

button

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.

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.

Activating: Press and hold button

for at

least 1 second.
An audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps will operate briefly.

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.

Deactivating: Press button

again.

Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.

Driving safety systems

Introduction

This section contains information about the
following driving safety systems:

ABS (Antilock Brake System)

BAS (Brake Assist System)

ESP

(Electronic Stability Program)

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:

Excessive speed, especially in turns

Wet and slippery road surfaces

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

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