Tow-away alarm. Mercedes-Benz SL Class 2004, SL 500, SL 600, SL 55 AMG

Safety and Security

Anti-theft systems

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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The alarm system will rearm automatically again after approximately 40 seconds if no door was opened.

Canceling the alarm

To cancel the alarm:

With the SmartKey

왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.

왘 or

Press the

Œ

or

‹

button on the

SmartKey.

With KEYLESS-GO*

왘 Grasp the outside door handle.

왘 or

Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.

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. i

The tow-away protection alarm is triggered, for example, if the vehicle is lifted on one side.

If the alarm stays on for more than

20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system ( 컄 page 225) provided Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are available.

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Safety and Security

Anti-theft systems

Arming tow-away alarm

When you lock your vehicle, the tow-away alarm is automatically armed after about

30 seconds.

When you unlock your vehicle, the tow-away protection disarms automatically.

왘 Exit and lock your vehicle with the

SmartKey or (vehicles with

KEYLESS-GO*) the lock button at each door handle.

The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you lock your vehicle again.

Disarming tow-away alarm

To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm, switch off the tow-away alarm feature before 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 center console between the driver’s seat and the passenger seat.

1 Tow-away alarm off switch

2 Indicator lamp

왘 Switch off ignition and remove the

SmartKey.

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You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm if the ignition is switched on.

Canceling tow-away alarm

To cancel the alarm:

With the SmartKey

왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.

or

왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the

SmartKey.

왘 Press switch 1 .

The indicator lamp 2 in the switch comes on briefly.

With KEYLESS-GO*

왘 or

Grasp the outside door handle.

왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.

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Controls in detail

Locking and unlocking

Seats

Memory function

Lighting

Instrument cluster

Control system

Automatic transmission

Good visibility

Automatic climate control

Power windows

Retractable hardtop

Driving systems

Useful features

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