Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 240 4MATIC - Manual (Page 88)

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Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
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.
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.
Disarming the alarm system
̈ Unlock your vehicle with the SmartKey.
The turn signal lamps flash once to
indicate that the alarm system is
deactivated.
Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm:
̈ Press the Œ or ‹ button on the
SmartKey.
or
̈ Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
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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 tailgate
ț the hood
Close the respective element and lock
the vehicle again.
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The alarm system will rearm automati-
cally after approximately 40 seconds if
no door or the tailgate lid was opened.