Mercedes-Benz 2003 E-Class - Manual (Page 83)

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Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Arming the tow-away alarm
When you lock your vehicle, the tow-away
alarm is automatically armed after about
30 seconds.
When you unlock your vehicle, the
tow-away protection disarms automatical-
ly.
Disarming the tow-away alarm
To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm
feature, switch off the tow-away alarm be-
fore towing the vehicle, or when parking on
a surface subject to movement, such as a
ferry or auto train.
The button is located on the overhead con-
trol panel.
1 Tow-away alarm off button
̈ Turn off the ignition and remove the
key.
̈ Press button 1.
The indicator lamp in the button lights
up briefly.
̈ Lock your vehicle with the key or (vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO*) the lock but-
ton at each door handle.
The tow-away alarm remains disarmed un-
til you lock your vehicle again.
Canceling the alarm
̈ Insert the key in the starter switch.
or
̈ Press the Œ or ‹ button on the
key.
i
You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm
if the ignition is turned on.