Anti-Theft Systems; Immobilizer; Anti-Theft Alarm System - Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 230 Kompressor Sport Operator's Manual

Anti-theft systems

Immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
Activating
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Deactivating
Switch on ignition ( page 33).
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Starting the engine will also deactivate
the immobilizer.
In case 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
a door
the trunk lid
the hood
The alarm system will also be triggered
when
someone attempts to raise the vehicle
( page 91)
opening the vehicle with the
mechanical key
Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
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The alarm will stay on, even if the
activating element (a door, for
example) is immediately closed.
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If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, a call to the Response
Center is initiated automatically by the
Tele Aid system* ( page 267) provid-
ed Tele Aid service was subscribed to
and properly activated, and that neces-
sary cellular service and GPS coverage
are available.
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