Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 96)

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Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
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Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
Activating
With the SmartKey
̈ Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
With KEYLESS-GO*
̈ Turn off the engine by means of the
start/stop button (
୴ page 37) on the
gear selector lever.
̈ Open the driver’s door.
Deactivating
With the SmartKey
̈ Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
With KEYLESS-GO*
̈ Switch on the ignition ( ୴ page 38).
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 will stay on even if the activating
element (e.g. a door) is immediately
closed.
The alarm system will also be triggered
when
ț the vehicle is opened with the
mechanical key.
ț someone opens a door from the inside.
ț someone opens the trunk with the
emergency release button.
i Starting the engine will also deactivate the
immobilizer.
In case the engine cannot be started (yet the ve-
hicle’s battery is charged), the system is not op-
erational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is ini-
tiated automatically by the Tele Aid system
(
୴ page 287) provided Tele Aid service was sub-
scribed to and properly activated, and that nec-
essary cellular service and GPS coverage are
available.