2014 MERCEDES-BENZ M-Class immobilizer

H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................124
Headlamps Cleaning system (function) ............125
Fogging up ..................................... 127
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 106
Adjusting (electrically). ..................107
Adjusting (manually). .....................107
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 108
Installing/removing (rear) ..............108
Luxury ............................................ 107
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 296
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Hill start assist .................................. 161
HOLD function Deactivating ................................... 207
Display message ............................ 304
Function/notes ............................. 206
Hood
Closing .......................................... .365
Display message ............................ 313
Important safety notes ..................364
Opening ......................................... 364
Hydroplaning ..................................... 186I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 76
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Insectp rotection on the radiator ....365
Instrument cluster Overview .................................. 33, 263
Warning and indicator lamps ...34, 316
Instrument cluster lighting ..............263
Interior lighting ................................. 127
Automatic control ..........................128Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer)
...................................... 276
Emergency lighting ........................129
Manual control ............................... 128
Overview ........................................ 127
Reading lamp ................................. 127
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 275
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........275 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 380
Using ............................................. 423
Jump-start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ......................389 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............96
Display message ............................ 315
Locking ............................................ 81
Start/Stop button .......................... 158
Starting the engine ........................160
Unlocking ......................................... 81
Keyp ositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 158
SmartKey ....................................... 157
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 168
Manual drive program ....................172
Knee bag .............................................. 47 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................273
Display message ............................ 305
Function/informatio n.................... 235
see Active Lane Keeping Assist 12
Index

If you have activated DSR (Y
page 246), PRE-
SAFE ®
Brake is deactivated. 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
particular 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"
section (Y page 66).
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, you will not receive
steering support from STEER CONTROL.
Powers teering will, however, continue to
function. Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
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.
The immobilize rprevents yourv ehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Anyone 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 when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contac
tanauthorized Mercedes-Benz
Cente rorcall 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
X
To arm: lockthe vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp 0002flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To disarm using the SmartKey: unlock
the vehicle with the SmartKey.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
X To disarm using KEYLESS-GO: unlock the
vehicle with KEYLESS-GO.
or
X Press the Start/Stop button on the
dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside
the vehicle.
Av isual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the tailgate
R the hood 76
Theft deterrent locking systemSafety

Switching off the engine
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to
neutral position Nwhen you switch off the
engine. The vehicle may roll away.T here is a
risk of an accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked
vehicle from rolling away by applying the
parking brake.
Using the SmartKey X
Apply the electric parking brake.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
i If you turn off the engine with the
SmartKey and then remove it from the
ignition lock or open a front door, the
automatic transmission shifts to P
automatically.
Using KEYLESS-GO X
Apply the electric parking brake.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Press the Start/Stop button (Y page 158).
The engine stops and all the indicator
lamps in the instrumentc luster go out.
i If you use the Start/Stop button to switch
off the engine, the automatic transmission
shifts to Nautomatically. If you the nopen
one of the fron tdoors, the automatic
transmission shifts to P.
i In the event of an emergency, the engine
can be turned off while the vehicle is in
motion by pressing and holding the Start/
Stop button for three seconds. Electric parking brake
General notes G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for
example:
R releasing the parking brake
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
the parking position P
R starting the engine.
They could also operate the vehicle's
equipment. There is a risk of an accident and
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
i The electric parking brake performs a
function test at regular intervals while the
engine is switched off. The sounds that can
be heard while this is occurring are normal.
Applying/releasing manually X
To engage: push handle 0002.
When the electric parking brake is
engaged, the 0007(USA only) or 000C
(Canada only) red indicator lamp lights up
in the instrument cluster.
i The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the SmartKey is removed. 180
ParkingDriving and parking