Mercedes-Benz 2003 SL 500 Operator's Manual page 76

Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Arming the alarm system
The alarm system is armed after locking
the vehicle with the remote control. The
turn signal lamps blink three times to indi-
cate that the alarm system is activated.
The ‹ indicator lamp in the central
locking switch ( page 23) will blink after
approximately 10 seconds when the alarm
system is completely armed.
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If the turn signal lamps do not blink
three times, a door or the hood may not
be closed properly.
Close the respective element and lock
the vehicle again.
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Disarming the alarm system
The alarm system is disarmed when you
unlock your vehicle with the remote con-
trol. The turn signal lamps blink once to in-
dicate that the alarm system is
deactivated.
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The alarm system will rearm automati-
cally again after aprroximately 40 sec-
onds if no door was opened.
Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm:
With the key
Insert the key in the starter switch.
or
Press the Œ or ‹ button.
The alarm is canceled.
With KEYLESS-GO*
Grasp the outside door handle.
or
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-
ton.
The alarm is canceled.