Anti-Theft Alarm System - Mercedes-Benz 2003 CL 500 Operator's Manual

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
the hood
The alarm system will also be triggered
when
someone attempts to raise the vehicle
the vehicle is opened with the mechan-
ical key
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If the alarm stays on for more than
20 seconds, an emergency call is initi-
ated automatically by the Tele Aid sys-
tem provided Tele Aid service was
subscribed to and properly activated,
and that necessary cellular service and
GPS coverage are available.
Arming the alarm system
The alarm system is armed after locking
the vehicle with the remote control or
KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal lamps blink
three times to indicate that the alarm sys-
tem is activated. The indicator lamp in the
central locking switch will blink after ap-
proximately 10 seconds when the alarm
system is completely armed ( page 95).
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If the turn signal lamps do not blink
three times one of the following ele-
ments may not be properly closed:
a door
the trunk lid
the hood
Close the respective element and lock
the vehicle again.
Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Disarming the alarm system
The alarm system is disarmed when you
unlock your vehicle with the remote con-
trol or KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal
lamps blink once to indicate that the alarm
system is deactivated.
Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm:
With the SmartKey
Insert the key in the starter switch.
or
Press the Œ or ‹ button.
With KEYLESS-GO*
Grasp the outside door handle.
or
Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button.
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