Tow-Away Alarm - Mercedes-Benz 2006 SLK 280 Operator's Manual

Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Arming the alarm system
Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey.
The turn signal lamps flash three times
to indicate that the alarm system is ac-
tivated.
The indicator lamp in the central lock-
ing switch starts flashing ( page 102).
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If the turn signal lamps do not flash
three times, one of the following ele-
ments may not be properly closed:
a door
the trunk lid
the fuel filler flap
the glove box
the storage compartment under the
armrest
Close the respective element and lock
the vehicle again.
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Disarming the alarm system
Unlock your vehicle with the SmartKey.
The turn signal lamps flash once to in-
dicate that the alarm system is dis-
armed.
Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm:
Press the Œ or ‹ button on the
SmartKey.
or
Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.

Tow-away alarm

Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual
and audible alarm will be triggered when
someone attempts to raise the vehicle.
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The tow-away protection alarm is trig-
gered, for example, if the vehicle is lift-
ed on one side.
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 273), provided
Tele Aid service was subscribed to and
properly activated, and that necessary
cellular service and GPS coverage are
available ( page 273).