Mercedes-Benz 2006 CL 500 - Manual (Page 86)

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Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
̄ Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
Activating
With the SmartKey
̈ Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
The immobilizer is activated.
With KEYLESS-GO*
̈ Turn off the engine by means of the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
(
୴ page 35).
̈ Open the driver’s door.
The immobilizer is activated.
Deactivating
With the SmartKey
̈ Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
The immobilizer is deactivated.
With KEYLESS-GO*
̈ Start the engine by means of the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
(
୴ page 35).
The immobilizer is deactivated.
Anti-theft alarm system
Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone opens:
ț a door
ț the trunk
ț the hood
The alarm will stay on even if the activating
element (a door, for example) is immedi-
ately closed.
The alarm system will also be triggered
when
ț someone attempts to raise the vehicle
ț the vehicle is opened using the
mechanical key
ț someone opens a door from the inside
ț someone opens the trunk with the
emergency release button
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In case the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle’s battery is charged),
the system is not operational. Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).