Function; Immobilizer; Ata (Anti-Theft Alarm System) - Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Operator's Manual

Theft deterrent locking system
58
also features the hill start assist function
( page 121).
Y
Theft deterrent locking system

Immobilizer

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. Any-
one can start the vehicle if a valid SmartKey
has been left inside the vehicle.
To activate: while the engine is running,
X
turn the Start/Stop button to key position
0 ( page 119).
Y
The engine stops.
or
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
X
lock.
To deactivate: turn the Start/Stop button
X
to key position 2(
depressing the brake pedal.
i
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 the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

ATA (anti-theft alarm system)

page 119) without
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To arm: lock the vehicle with the Smart-
X
Key.
Indicator lamp : flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
X
SmartKey.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
a door
R
the trunk lid
R
the hood
R
Roadster: the glove box
R
Roadster: a compartment in the center
R
console
the vehicle with the mechanical key
R
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
To stop the alarm: press the Start/Stop
X
button in the center console. The SmartKey
must be inside the vehicle.
or
Press the % or & button on the
X
SmartKey.
or
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
X
The alarm is switched off.
i
If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call
system (USA only) or Tele Aid system (Can-
ada only) initiates a call to the Customer
Assistance Center automatically. The
mbrace emergency call system initiates the
call if:
you have subscribed to the Tele Aid
R
service.
the Tele Aid service has been activated
R
properly.
the required mobile phone, power supply
R
and GPS are available.