Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 97)

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Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Arming the tow-away alarm
̈ Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO*.
The tow-away alarm is automatically
armed after about 30 seconds.
Disarming the tow-away alarm
To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm
feature, switch off the tow-away alarm
before 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
̈ Switch off the ignition and remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch.
̈ Press button 1.
The indicator lamp in the button comes
on briefly.
̈ Exit and lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO*) an lock button at each
outside door handle.
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You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm
when the ignition is switched on.
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When you unlock the vehicle, the
tow-away protection disarms automati-
cally.
The tow-away alarm remains disarmed
until you lock the vehicle again.