Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owner's Manual page 56

Indicator lamp
1
To prime: lock the vehicle using the key.
X
Indicator lamp 1 flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is primed after approximately 15 sec-
onds.
To deactivate: unlock the vehicle using the
X
key.
Switching off the alarm
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
X
The alarm is switched off.
or
Press the Œ or ‹ button on the key.
X
The alarm is switched off.
* optional
Tow-away protection*
An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your
vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while
tow-away protection is primed. This happens
if the vehicle is jacked up on one side, for
example.
Priming tow-away protection
Lock the vehicle using the key.
X
Tow-away protection is primed after
approximately 30 seconds.
To deactivate tow-away protection
Tow-away protection is automatically deacti-
vated when you unlock your vehicle using the
key.
Deactivate tow-away protection manually to
prevent a false alarm if your vehicle:
is being transported
R
is being loaded, e.g. onto a ferry or car
R
transporter
is being parked on a movable surface, e.g.
R
split-level garages
Anti-theft systems
To deactivate tow-away protection
1
Indicator lamp
2
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X
Press button 1.
X
Indicator lamp 2 lights up briefly.
Lock the vehicle using the key.
X
Tow-away protection remains deactivated
until the vehicle is unlocked and locked
again.
Safety
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