Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS WAGON C 240 Operator's Manual page 94

Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Arming the alarm system
The indicator lamp is in the switch for the
tow-away alarm* in the center console.
1 Indicator lamp
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
elements may not be properly closed:
a door
the tailgate
the hood
Close the respective element and lock
the vehicle again.
Disarming the alarm system
Unlock your vehicle with the SmartKey.
The turn signal lamps flash once to
indicate that the alarm system is
deactivated.
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The alarm system will rearm automati-
cally after approximately 40 seconds if
no door or the tailgate lid was opened.
Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm:
Press the Œ or ‹ button on the
SmartKey.
or
Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.