Good to know. Panic alarm

The Mercedes E-Class (4th gen W212, 2009–2016) offers numerous useful details and a practical panic alarm function. This article explains how the panic alarm is activated and in which situations it can be useful. With this function you increase your personal safety in an emergency. Discover the well-thought-out safety solutions from Mercedes-Benz.

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This operator's manual describes all models, standard and optional equipment of your vehicle that were available at the editorial deadline of this operator's manual. Country-specific deviations are possible. Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all described functions. This also applies to safety-related systems and functions.

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Panic alarm

Activate: Press and hold the button for about one second press.

When the alarm system is switched on, an visual and audible alarm is triggered.

Deactivate: Press the button again press.

or

Insert the key into the ignition lock.

or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO

Press the START/STOP button.

The key must be inside the vehicle.

The panic alarm function is only available in certain countries.

The panic alarm system in the Mercedes E-Class W212 (2009–2016) provides additional security in dangerous situations. At the press of a button, a visual and audible alarm is activated to attract attention and deter potential dangers.

This safety feature underlines the high priority Mercedes-Benz places on protecting its drivers and passengers, another example of the outstanding safety equipment of the E-Class.

Especially in critical moments, the panic alarm can be a valuable aid for quickly summoning help or deterring attackers.