Anti-Theft Protection - Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual

Anti-theft protection

Function of the immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from being
started without the correct key.
This also applies to the Digital Vehicle Key.
The immobilizer is automatically activated when
the vehicle is switched off, and deactivated when
the vehicle is switched on.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with
you and lock the vehicle. Anyone can start the
vehicle if a valid key has been left inside the vehi-
cle.
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In the event 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).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
▌Function of the ATA system
If the ATA system is armed, a visual and audible
alarm is triggered in the following situations:
When a door is opened
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When the tailgate is opened
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When the hood is opened
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When interior protection is triggered
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( page 85)
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When the tow-away alarm is triggered
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( page 84)
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Vehicles with Digital Vehicle Key: the ATA sys-
tem works with the Digital Vehicle Key in the
same way as with the conventional vehicle
key.
The ATA system is armed automatically after
approximately ten seconds in the following situa-
tions:
After you lock the vehicle with the key
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After you lock the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO
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Opening and closing
After you lock the vehicle with the NFC func-
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tion (vehicles with Digital Vehicle Key)
Indicator lamp 1 flashes when the ATA system is
armed.
The ATA system is deactivated automatically in the
following situations:
After you unlock the vehicle with the key
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