Mercedes-Benz 2011 CL-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
key that is left inside the vehicle.
X
To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X
To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X
To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R
a door
R
the vehicle with the mechanical key
R
the trunk lid
R
the hood
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example.
i
If the alarm stays on for more than 30
seconds, the emergency call system
mbrace (USA only) or TELEAID (Canada
only) initiates a call to the Customer
Assistance Center automatically. The
emergency call system initiates the call
provided that:
R
you have subscribed to the mbrace/
TELEAID service.
R
the mbrace/TELEAID service has been
activated properly.
R
the required mobile phone, power supply
and GPS are available.
X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp
:
flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately 30
seconds.
X
To deactivate: unlock the vehicle using the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
X
To stop the alarm using the SmartKey:
insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X
Press the
%
or
&
button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
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Anti-theft systems
Safety