Tow-away alarm – Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual
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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
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Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO*.
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 button is located on the upper part of
the front center console.
1 Indicator lamp
2 Tow-away alarm off button
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Switch off the ignition and remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch.
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The tow-away protection alarm is trig-
gered, for example, if the vehicle is lift-
ed on one side.
If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, a call to the Response
Center is initiated automatically by the
Tele Aid system (
Tele Aid service was subscribed to and
properly activated and that necessary
cellular service and GPS coverage are
available.
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You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm
if the ignition is switched on.