Tow-Away Alarm - Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 230 Kompressor Operator's Manual

Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
The turn signal lamps flash three times
to indicate that the alarm system is
activated. Indicator lamp 1 begins to
flash after approximately 30 seconds
after arming the alarm system.
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If the turn signal lamps do not flash
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.
Disarming the alarm system
Unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
The turn signal lamps flash once to
indicate that the alarm system is deac-
tivated.
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The alarm system will rearm automati-
cally after approximately 40 seconds if
a door or the trunk lid is not opened.
Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm:
Press the Œ or ‹ button on the
SmartKey.
or
Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems

Tow-away alarm*

Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual
and audible alarm will be triggered when
someone attempts to raise the vehicle.
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The tow away protection alarm is
triggered, for example, if the vehicle is
lifted on one side.
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 261) provid-
ed Tele Aid service was subscribed to
and properly activated, and that neces-
sary cellular service and GPS coverage
are available.
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