Anti-Theft Systems; Immobilizer; Anti-Theft Alarm System - Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Operator's Manual

Anti-theft systems

Immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
Activating
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Deactivating
Switch on the ignition ( page 35).
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Starting the engine will also deactivate
the immobilizer.
In case 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
the trunk lid
the hood
the glove box
the storage compartment in the center
console
The alarm system will also be triggered
when
someone attempts to raise the vehicle
opening the vehicle with the
mechanical key
Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
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The alarm will stay on, even if the acti-
vating element (e.g. a door) is immedi-
ately closed.
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If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, a call to the Response
Center is initiated automatically by the
Tele Aid system ( page 257), provided
Tele Aid service was subscribed to and
properly activated, and that necessary
cellular service and GPS coverage are
available ( page 257).
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