Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Arming tow-away alarm
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Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey.
The tow-away alarm is automatically
armed after about 30 seconds.
Disarming tow-away alarm
To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm,
switch off the tow-away alarm feature be-
fore towing the vehicle, or when parking on
a surface subject to movement, such as a
ferry or auto train.
The switch is located on the lower part of
the center console.
1 Indicator lamp
2 Tow-away alarm deactivation switch
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Switch off the ignition (
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Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
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Press tow-away alarm deactivation
switch
2.
Indicator lamp
1 in the tow-away
alarm deactivation switch comes on
briefly.
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Exit your vehicle.
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Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey.
The tow-away alarm remains disarmed un-
til you lock your vehicle again.
Canceling tow-away alarm
To cancel the alarm:
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Press the
Œ or ‹ button on the
SmartKey.
or
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Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
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When you unlock your vehicle, the tow-away
protection disarms automatically. The tow-away
alarm remains disarmed until you lock the
vehicle again.
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You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm while
the ignition is switched on.