Anti-Theft Alarm System - Mercedes-Benz 2005 E -Class Wagon Operator's Manual

Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems

Anti-theft alarm system

Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone opens
a door
the tailgate
the hood.
The alarm will stay on, even if the activat-
ing element (a door, for example) is imme-
diately closed.
The alarm system will also be triggered
when
someone attempts to raise the vehicle.
opening the vehicle with the mechani-
cal key.
someone opens a door from the inside
if the vehicle was locked from the out-
side with the SmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO.
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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 269) provid-
ed Tele Aid service was subscribed to
and properly activated, and that neces-
sary cellular service and GPS coverage
are available.
Arming the alarm system
The alarm system is armed within approxi-
mately ten seconds after locking the vehi-
cle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*.
The turn signal lamps flash three times to
indicate that the alarm system is activated.
The indicator lamp in the central locking
switch ( page 27) begins to flash 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 tailgate
Close the respective element and lock
the vehicle again.
Disarming the alarm system
The alarm system is disarmed when you
unlock your vehicle with the SmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal lamps flash
once to indicate that the alarm system is
deactivated.