Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class 2005 - Manual (Page 92)

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Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Arming the alarm system
̈ Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
The turn signal lamps flash three times
to indicate that the alarm system is
activated. The indicator lamp in the
central locking switch (
୴ page 104) be-
gins to flash after arming the alarm
system.
Disarming the alarm system
̈ Unlock your vehicle with the SmartKey.
The turn signal lamps flash once to
indicate that the alarm system is
deactivated.
Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm:
̈ Press the Œ or ‹ button on the
SmartKey.
or
̈ Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
Tow-away alarm
Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual
and audible alarm will be triggered when
someone attempts to raise the vehicle.
i
If the turn signal lamps do not flash
three times, one of the following
elements may not be properly closed:
ț a door
ț the trunk
ț the hood
Close the respective element and lock
the vehicle again.
i
The alarm system will rearm automati-
cally after approximately 40 seconds if
neither a door nor the trunk lid was
opened.
i
The tow-away protection alarm is
triggered, for example, if the vehicle is
lifted on one side.
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 215) provided
Tele Aid service was subscribed to and
properly activated, and that necessary
cellular service and GPS coverage are
available.