Mercedes-Benz 2001 CL 500, Operator'S Manual

Page: 67 / 424

64 Tow-away alarm
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
Tow-away alarm
The switch is located in the center console.
1 Press to switch off
2 Indicator lamp
Once the alarm system has been armed, the exterior
vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when
someone attempts to raise the vehicle.
The alarm will last approximately 2
1
/
2
minutes in form
of flashing exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm
will sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if
the vehicle is immediately lowered. To cancel the alarm,
insert the electronic key in the starter switch or press
button
Œ
or
‹
on the electronic main key; or
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO) when carrying the
KEYLESS-GO-card, grasp the door handle or press the
start-/stop button on the gear selector lever.
If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an
emergency call is initiated automatically. See Tele Aid
on page 210.