2011 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 61

Anti-theft systems ! Avoid spinning a drive wheel for an extended period with ESP® switched off. This could cause serious damage to the drive train. X To activate: press button : until the å warning lamp goes out in the instrument cluster. EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) G Warning Observe "Important safety notes" (Y page 55). 59 ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the alarm system is armed and you open: Ra Ra EBD monitors and controls the brake pressure on the rear wheels to improve driving stability while braking. door door using the mechanical key Rthe rear door Rthe hood The alarm is also triggered if: Rthe Ra G Warning! If the EBD malfunctions, the brake system will still function with full brake boost. However, the rear wheels could lock up during emergency braking situations, for example. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident. Adapt your driving style to the changed driving characteristics. position of the vehicle is changed. window is smashed. The alarm is not switched off, even if you close the open door that has triggered it, for example. Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being started without the correct key. 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. X To activate: remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. X To deactivate: switch on the ignition. i If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, the emergency call system mbrace (USA only) or TELEAID (Canada only) initiates a call to the Customer Assistance Center automatically. The emergency call system initiates the call provided that: Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace/ TELEAID service. Rthe mbrace/TELEAID service has been activated properly. Rthe required mobile phone, power supply and GPS are available. i The immobilizer is always deactivated when you start the engine. Z Safety In the event that the engine cannot be started when the starter battery is fully charged, the immobilizer may be faulty. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).