Ata (Anti-Theft Alarm System) - Mercedes-Benz 2016 S-Class Operator's Manual

Protection against theft
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Protection against theft
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
To activate with the SmartKey: remove the
X
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
X
ignition off and open the driver's door.
To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
X
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone
can start the engine if a valid SmartKey has been
left inside the vehicle.
i
The immobilizer is always deactivated when
you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the sys-
tem 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).

ATA (anti-theft alarm system)

To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or
X
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm system
is armed after approximately 10 seconds.
To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the Smart-
X
Key or KEYLESS-GO.
or
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
X
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
a door
R
the vehicle with the mechanical key
R
the trunk lid
R
the hood
R
To turn the alarm off with the SmartKey:
X
press the % or & button on the Smart-
Key.
The alarm is switched off.
or
Remove the Start/Stop button from the igni-
X
tion lock.
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
X
The alarm is switched off.
To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
X
grasp the outside door handle. The SmartKey
must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
X
board. The SmartKey must be inside the vehi-
cle.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you close
the open door that triggered it, for example.
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If the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call sys-
tem automatically notifies the Customer
Assistance Center. This is done either by text
message or data connection.
The emergency call system sends a message
or establishes a data connection provided
that:
you have subscribed to the mbrace service.
R
the mbrace service has been activated
R
properly.
the necessary mobile phone network is
R
available.