Anti-Theft Systems; Immobilizer; Anti-Theft Alarm System - Mercedes-Benz 2005 CLK-Class Cabriolet Operator's Manual

Anti-theft systems

Immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
Activating
With the SmartKey: Removing the
SmartKey from the starter switch acti-
vates the immobilizer.
With KEYLESS-GO*: Turning off the en-
gine by means of the start/stop button
on the gear selector lever activates the
immobilizer.
Deactivating
With the SmartKey: Inserting the
SmartKey in the starter switch deacti-
vates the immobilizer.
With KEYLESS-GO*: Starting the en-
gine by means of the start/stop button
on the gear selector lever deactivates
the immobilizer.
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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).
Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems

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
the hood.
The alarm system will also be triggered
when
someone attempts to raise the vehicle
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opening the vehicle with the
mechanical key.
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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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