Mercedes-Benz 2005 E -Class Wagon Operator's Manual page 101

Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Disarming the tow-away alarm
To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm
feature, switch off the tow-away alarm be-
fore towing the vehicle, or when parking on
a surface subject to movement, such as a
ferry or auto train.
The button is located on the overhead con-
trol panel.
1 Tow-away alarm off button
Switch off the ignition and remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch.
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You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm
when the ignition is switched on.
Press button 1.
The indicator lamp in the button comes
on briefly.
Exit and lock your vehicle with the
SmartKey or (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO*) the lock button at each
door handle.
The tow-away alarm remains disarmed un-
til you lock your vehicle again.
Canceling tow-away alarm
To cancel the alarm:
With the SmartKey
Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
or
Press the Œ or ‹ button on the
SmartKey.
With KEYLESS-GO*
Pull the outside door handle.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must
be within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle.
or
Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button ( page 35).
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must
be inside the vehicle.
The alarm is canceled.