Mercedes-Benz 2006 C-Class - Manual (Page 94)

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Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
̄ Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
Activating
̈ Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Deactivating
̈ Switch on the ignition ( ୴ page 33).
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 opening the vehicle with the
mechanical key
ț someone opens a door from the inside
ț someone opens the trunk with the
emergency release button
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Starting the engine will also deactivate
the immobilizer.
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).
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The alarm will stay on even if the acti-
vating element (e. g. a door) is immedi-
ately 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 265) provid-
ed Tele Aid service was subscribed to
and properly activated, and that neces-
sary cellular service and GPS coverage
are available.