Mercedes-Benz 2005 E 320 - Manual (Page 99)

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Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
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 tailgate
ț the hood.
The alarm will stay on, even if the activat-
ing element (a door, for example) is imme-
diately 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.
ț someone opens a door from the inside
if the vehicle was locked from the out-
side with the SmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO.
Arming the alarm system
The alarm system is armed within approxi-
mately ten seconds after locking the vehi-
cle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*.
The turn signal lamps flash three times to
indicate that the alarm system is activated.
The indicator lamp in the central locking
switch (
୴ page 27) begins to flash after
arming the alarm system.
Disarming the alarm system
The alarm system is disarmed when you
unlock your vehicle with the SmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal lamps flash
once to indicate that the alarm system is
deactivated.
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If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, a call to the Response
Center is initiated automatically by the
Tele Aid system* (
୴ page 269) provid-
ed Tele Aid service was subscribed to
and properly activated, and that neces-
sary cellular service and GPS coverage
are available.
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If the turn signal lamps do not flash
three times, one of the following ele-
ments may not be properly closed:
ț a door
ț the tailgate
Close the respective element and lock
the vehicle again.