Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual

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Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Disarming tow-away alarm
To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm
feature, switch off the tow-away alarm 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 center con-
sole.
1 Tow-away alarm off switch
2 Indicator lamp
왘
Turn off the ignition and remove the
key.
왘
Press upper half 1 of the switch.
Indicator lamp 2 in the switch lights up
briefly.
왘
Lock your vehicle with the key.
The tow-away alarm remains disarmed un-
til you lock your vehicle again.
Canceling the alarm
왘
Insert the key in the starter switch.
or
왘
Press the
Œ
or
‹
button on the
key.
i
You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm
if the ignition is turned on.
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