Theft Deterrent Locking System; Ata (Anti-Theft Alarm System) - Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual

The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
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.
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The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

ATA (anti-theft alarm system)

To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
X
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
X
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
a door
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the vehicle with the mechanical key
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the trunk
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the hood
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the glove box
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the stowage space under the armrest
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a stowage compartment in the rear
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Theft deterrent locking system

To turn the alarm off with the
X
SmartKey: press the % or & button
on the SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
or
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
X
dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside
the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example.
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If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the emergency call system
(USA only) or the TELE AID system (Canada
only) 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
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service.
the Tele Aid service has been activated
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properly.
the required mobile phone, power supply
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and GPS are available.
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