2010 Mercedes GLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 65

Anti-theft systems Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP®. 63 Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The engine can be started by anyone with a valid SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle. Switching on the ESP® X Activating X Press ESP® switch : until the ESP® warning lamp d in the instrument cluster goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP® switched on. With SmartKey: Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. X With KEYLESS-GO: Turn off the engine and open the driver's door. Deactivating ESP® trailer stabilization If the trailer you are towing should begin to sway, the rig can only be stabilized by immediately applying the brakes hard. Steering during this maneuver will not help to stabilize the rig. The ESP® will assist you in such situations. The ESP® recognizes when the trailer starts swaying.It will apply the brakes and limit engine output and thus allow the vehicletrailer combination to stabilize. The ESP® trailer stabilization is functional at vehicle speeds above approximately 40 mph (65 km/h) when the ESP® is switched on. X Switch on the ignition. i Starting the engine will also deactivate the immobilizer. In the event that the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). Anti-theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens Ra G Warning! The system will not be able to assist when the trailer jackknifes Rif door tailgate hood Rthe Rthe the ESP® has switched off due to a malfunction wet or icy roads roads with slippery surface Ron Ron Rin sand or gravel The alarm will stay on even if the activating element, a door, for example, is closed immediately. The alarm system will also be triggered when Rthe Trailers with a high center of gravity may tip over before the system recognizes swaying of the trailer. vehicle is opened with the mechanical key Ra door is opened from the inside Z Safety and security ! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP® switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.