Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
Anti-theft alarm system
Arming the alarm system
The alarm system is armed after locking
the vehicle with the remote control. The
turn signal lamps blink three times to
indicate that the alarm system is activated.
A red indicator lamp in the switch for the
tow-away alarm (୴ page 80) will blink after
approximately ten seconds when the alarm
system is completely armed.
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone opens
Activating
ț
ț
ț
a door
ț
Removing the key from the starter
switch activates the immobilizer.
the trunk
the hood
Deactivating
The alarm system will also be triggered
when
i
ț
Inserting the key in the starter switch
deactivates the immobilizer.
If the turn signal lamps do not blink
three times, the tow-away sensor* is
malfunctioning or one of the following
elements may not be properly closed:
ț
ț
someone attempts to raise the vehicle
i
the vehicle is opened with the mechan-
ical key
In case the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle’s battery is charged),
the system is not operational. Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ț a door
i
the trunk lid
the hood
If the alarm stays on for more than
ț
ț
20
seconds, an emergency call is
initiated automatically by the Tele Aid
system* (୴ page 209) provided
Tele Aid service was subscribed to and
properly activated, and that necessary
cellular service and GPS coverage are
available.
Close the respective element and lock
the vehicle again.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz C230, Mercedes-Benz C240, Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG, Mercedes-Benz C320, Mercedes-benz W203 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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