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Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
Activating
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Deactivating
Switch on the ignition ( page 32).
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Starting the engine will also deactivate the
immobilizer.
In case the engine cannot be started (yet the ve-
hicle's battery is charged), the system is not op-
erational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
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 will stay on even if the activating
element (e. g. a door) is immediately
closed.
Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
The alarm system will also be triggered
when
opening the vehicle with the
mechanical key
someone opens a door from the inside
someone opens the trunk with the
emergency release button
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If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is ini-
tiated automatically by the Tele Aid system*
( page 247) provided Tele Aid service was
subscribed to and properly activated, and that
necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are
available.
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