Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
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Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
Anti-theft alarm system*
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If the alarm stays on for more than
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
20
seconds, an emergency call is
initiated automatically by the Tele Aid
system* (୴ page 223) provided
Tele Aid service was subscribed to and
properly activated, and that necessary
cellular service and GPS coverage are
available.
Activating
ț
ț
ț
a door
ț
Removing the SmartKey from the
starter switch activates the
immobilizer.
the trunk lid
the hood
The alarm will stay on, even if the
activating element (a door, for example) is
immediately closed.
Deactivating
Arming the alarm system
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Inserting the SmartKey in the starter
The alarm system is armed after locking
the vehicle with the SmartKey. The turn
signal lamps flash three times to indicate
that the alarm system is activated. A red
indicator lamp in the switch for the
tow-away alarm (୴ page 79) begins to
flash after approx. ten seconds after
arming the alarm system.
switch deactivates the immobilizer.
The alarm system will also be triggered
when
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ț
ț
someone attempts to raise the vehicle
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).
opening the vehicle with the
mechanical key
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz C230, Mercedes-Benz C240, Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG, Mercedes-Benz C320, Mercedes-benz W203 |
Model Year | 2004 |
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It is a good reference material specially if you bought the car second hand