Anti-Theft Systems; Anti-Theft Alarm System; Immobilizer - Mercedes-Benz 2011 SLS AMG Operator's Manual

Anti-theft systems

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The Trunk Wing remains extended as long as
the vehicle speed is above 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Once the vehicle speed is below 50 mph
(80 km/h), the Trunk Wing retracts
automatically. Trunk Wing switch : flashes
for as long as the Trunk Wing retracts. It goes
out when the Trunk Wing is fully retracted.
Anti-theft systems

Immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
Activating
X
With KEYLESS-GO: Turn off the engine and
open the driver's door.
X
With SmartKey: Remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch.
Deactivating
X
Switch on the ignition.
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Starting the engine will also deactivate
the immobilizer.
In the event that 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
R
the trunk
R
the hood
R
The alarm will stay on even if the activating
element, a door, for example, is closed
immediately.
The alarm system will also be triggered when
the vehicle is opened with the mechanical
R
key
a door is opened from the inside
R
the trunk is opened with the emergency
R
release button
To cancel the alarm after it has been
triggered, see "Canceling the alarm"
( Y page 67).
If the alarm stays on for more than
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30 seconds, the mbrace system initiates a
call to the Customer Assistance Center
automatically. The mbrace system will
initiate the call provided that
you have subscribed to the mbrace
R
service
the mbrace service has been activated
R
properly
the necessary mobile phone, power
R
supply and GPS coverage are available