Mercedes-Benz 2003 CL 500 - Manual (Page 77)

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Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft alarm system
Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone opens
ț a door
ț the trunk
ț the hood
The alarm system will also be triggered
when
ț someone attempts to raise the vehicle
ț the vehicle is opened with the mechan-
ical key
Arming the alarm system
The alarm system is armed after locking
the vehicle with the remote control or
KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal lamps blink
three times to indicate that the alarm sys-
tem is activated. The indicator lamp in the
central locking switch will blink after ap-
proximately 10 seconds when the alarm
system is completely armed (
୴ page 95).
Disarming the alarm system
The alarm system is disarmed when you
unlock your vehicle with the remote con-
trol or KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal
lamps blink once to indicate that the alarm
system is deactivated.
Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm:
With the SmartKey
̈ Insert the key in the starter switch.
or
̈ Press the Œ or ‹ button.
With KEYLESS-GO*
̈ Grasp the outside door handle.
or
̈ Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button.
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If the alarm stays on for more than
20 seconds, an emergency call is initi-
ated automatically by the Tele Aid sys-
tem provided Tele Aid service was
subscribed to and properly activated,
and that necessary cellular service and
GPS coverage are available.
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If the turn signal lamps do not blink
three times one of the following ele-
ments may not be properly closed:
ț a door
ț the trunk lid
ț the hood
Close the respective element and lock
the vehicle again.