Mercedes-Benz 2005 CLK-Class Coupe - Manual (Page 92)

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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
(
୴ page 91)
ț opening the vehicle with the
mechanical key.
Arming the alarm system
The indicator lamp is in the switch for the
tow-away alarm in the center console.
1 Indicator lamp
̈ Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO*.
The turn signal lamps flash three times
to indicate that the alarm system is
activated. Indicator lamp 1 begins to
flash after approximately 30 seconds
after arming the alarm system.
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The alarm will stay on, even if the
activating element (a door, for
example) is immediately closed.
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If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, a call to the Response
Center is initiated automatically by the
Tele Aid system (
୴ page 280) 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 flash
three times, one of the following
elements may not be properly closed:
ț a door
ț the trunk lid
ț the hood
Close the respective element and lock
the vehicle again.