Anti-Theft Systems; Anti-Theft Alarm System; Immobilizer - Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual

! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an
extended period with the ESP
off. This may cause serious damage to the
drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Switching on the ESP
X
®
Press ESP switch : until the ESP
warning lamp d in the instrument
cluster goes out.
You are now again in normal driving mode
®
with the ESP switched on.

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
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Deactivating
X
Switch on the ignition.
i 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).
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switched
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Anti-theft systems

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 glove box
R
the storage compartment under the
R
armrest
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 raised (tow-away alarm)
R
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 53).
If the alarm stays on for more than
i
30 seconds, the Tele Aid system initiates a
call to the Customer Assistance Center
automatically. The Tele Aid system will
initiate the call provided that
you have subscribed to the Tele Aid
R
service
the Tele Aid service has been activated
R
properly
the necessary mobile phone, power
R
supply and GPS coverage are available
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