Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 Owner's Manual page 79

Protection against theft
76
Protection against theft
Immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
To activate with the key: remove the key
X
from the ignition lock.
To activate with KEYLESS-GO start func-
X
tion or KEYLESS-GO: switch the ignition off
and open the driver's door.
To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
X
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can start
the engine if a valid key has been left inside the
vehicle.
i
The immobiliser is always deactivated when
you start the engine.
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
To prime: lock the vehicle with the key or
X
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm system
is primed after approximately 15 seconds.
To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
X
key or KEYLESS-GO.
or
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
X
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed and you open:
a door
R
the vehicle with the emergency key element
R
the tailgate
R
the bonnet
R
To stop the alarm with the key: press the
X
% or & button on the key.
The alarm stops.
or
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function
X
or KEYLESS-GO: remove the Start/Stop but-
ton from the ignition lock (
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
X
The alarm stops.
To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
X
grasp the outside door handle. The key must
be outside the vehicle.
The alarm stops.
or
Press the Start/Stop button on the dash-
X
board. The key must be inside the vehicle.
The alarm stops.
The alarm does not switch off, even if you close
the open door that has triggered it, for example.
i
If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the Mercedes‑Benz emergency
call system automatically sends a message to
the Customer Centre. This is done by means
of a text message or a data connection.
The emergency call system sends a message
or establishes a data connection provided
that:
you have subscribed to the Mercedes‑Benz
R
emergency call system
the Mercedes‑Benz emergency call system
R
has been activated properly
the necessary mobile phone network is
R
available
Tow-away protection
Function
An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your
vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while
tow-away protection is primed. This can occur if
the vehicle is jacked up on one side, for exam-
ple.
Switching on
Make sure that:
X
page 144).
Y