Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual

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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.
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.
1 Tow-away alarm off switch
2 Indicator lamp
왘
Switch off the ignition and remove the
SmartKey.
왘
Press upper switch position 1 .
Indicator lamp 2 in switch comes on
briefly.
왘
Exit and lock your vehicle with the
SmartKey.
The tow-away alarm remains disarmed
until you lock your vehicle again.
Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm:
왘
Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
or
왘
Press the
Œ
or
‹
button on the
SmartKey.
i
You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm
while the ignition is switched on.