Anti-theft systems, Immobilizer, Anti-theft systems:anti-theft alarm system – Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2007 Owners Manual User Manual

Page 97: Immobilizer anti-theft alarm

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Safety and Security

Anti-theft systems

Immobilizer

The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.

Activating

̈

Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.

Deactivating

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Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 2 (

page 39).

Anti-theft alarm

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

the vehicle is opened with the
mechanical key

ț

someone opens a door from the inside

ț

someone opens the tailgate from the
inside

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Starting the engine will also deactivate the

immobilizer.

In case the engine cannot be started (yet the
vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is not
operational. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

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