Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2005 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 87)

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Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Arming tow-away alarm
̈ Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey.
The tow-away alarm is automatically
armed after about 30 seconds.
Disarming tow-away alarm
To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm,
switch off the tow-away alarm feature be-
fore towing the vehicle, or when parking on
a surface subject to movement, such as a
ferry or auto train.
The switch is located on the lower part of
the center console.
1 Indicator lamp
2 Tow-away alarm deactivation switch
̈ Switch off the ignition ( ୴ page 35).
̈ Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
̈ Press tow-away alarm deactivation
switch 2.
Indicator lamp 1 in the tow-away
alarm deactivation switch comes on
briefly.
̈ Exit your vehicle.
̈ Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey.
The tow-away alarm remains disarmed un-
til you lock your vehicle again.
Canceling tow-away alarm
To cancel the alarm:
̈ Press the Œ or ‹ button on the
SmartKey.
or
̈ Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
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When you unlock your vehicle, the
tow-away protection disarms
automatically. The tow-away alarm
remains disarmed until you lock the
vehicle again.
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You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm
while the ignition is switched on.