Mercedes-Benz E-class 1999 Winter Driving Instructions - Manual (Page 21)

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Tow-Away Protection
1 Press to switch off.
2 Indicator lamp
The switch is located in the center
console
Once the alarm system has been armed,
the exterior vehicle lamps will flash and
an alarm will sound when someone
attempts to raise the vehicle.
The alarm will last approximately 2 1 /
2
minutes in the form of flashing exterior
lamps. At the same time an alarm will
sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will
stay on even if the vehicle is
immediately lowered.
To prevent triggering the alarm, switch
off the tow-away protection before
towing the vehicle, or when parking on
a surface subject to movement, such as
a ferrey or auto train.
To do so, turn electronic key in
steering lock to position 1 or 0, or
remove electronic key from steering
lock. Press tow-away protection switch
(1). The indicator lamp (2) illuminates
briefly.
Exit vehicle, and lock vehicle with
mechanical key or remote control.
The tow-away protection remains
switched off until the vehicle is locked
again with mechanical key or remote
control.