Mercedes-Benz 2003 G 55 AMG - Manual (Page 79)

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Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
Activating
Removing the key from the starter switch
activates the immobilizer.
Deactivating
Inserting the key in the starter switch de-
activate the immobilizer.
Anti-theft alarm
Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone:
ț opens a door
ț opens the tailgate
ț opens 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 opening the vehicle with the mechani-
cal key
Arming the alarm system
The alarm system is armed after locking
the vehicle with the SmartKey. The turn
signal lamps blink three times to indicate
that the alarm system is activated. A red
lamp in the tow-away alarm switch will
blink after approximately 10 seconds
when the alarm system is completely
armed (
୴ page 27).
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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 (
୴ page 183) provided Tele Aid
service was subscribed to and properly
activated, and that necessary cellular
service and GPS coverage are avail-
able.