Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK-Class - Manual (Page 71)

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Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
Activating
ț Removing the key from the steering
lock activates the immobilizer.
Deactivating
ț Inserting the key in the steering lock
deactivates the immobilizer.
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 system will also be triggered
when
ț someone attempts to raise the vehicle.
Arming the alarm system
The alarm system is armed within approxi-
mately 10 seconds after locking the vehi-
cle. The indicator lamp in the switch for the
tow-away alarm (
୴ page 72) will then
blink.
Disarming the alarm system
The alarm system is disarmed when you
unlock your vehicle with the remote con-
trol.
Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm:
̈ Insert the key in the steering lock.
or
̈ Press the Œ or ‹ 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).
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If the alarm stays on for more than
20 seconds, an emergency call is initi-
ated automatically by the Tele Aid sys-
tem provided Tele Aid service was
subscribed to and properly activated,
and that necessary cellular service and
GPS coverage are available.