Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 99)

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Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Tow-away alarm
Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual
and audible alarm will be triggered when
someone attempts to raise the vehicle.
Arming tow-away alarm
̈ Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
(
୴ page 65).
The tow-away alarm is automatically
armed after approximately
30 seconds.
Disarming tow-away alarm
To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm
feature, switch off the tow-away alarm
before towing the vehicle, or when parking
on a surface subject to movement, such as
a ferry or auto train.
The tow-away alarm off switch is located
on the upper part of the center console.
1 Tow-away alarm off switch
2 Indicator lamp
̈ Switch off the ignition and remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch.
̈ Press switch 1.
Indicator lamp 2 comes on briefly.
̈ Exit and lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey (
୴ page 65).
Canceling the tow-away alarm
̈ Press the Œ or ‹ button on the
SmartKey.
or
̈ Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
i You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm
when the ignition is switched on.
i When you unlock the vehicle, the tow-away
protection disarms automatically.
The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you
lock your vehicle again.