2000 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 48

Tow-away alarm The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in 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 cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the steering lock or press button Œ or ‹ on the electronic main key. If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically. See Tele Aid on page 178. 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 switch is located in the center console. 1 Press to switch off 2 Indicator lamp 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. To do so, turn electronic key in steering lock to position 0 or 1, or remove electronic key from steering lock. Press tow-away alarm switch (1). The indicator lamp (2) illuminates briefly. Exit vehicle, and lock vehicle with the remote control. The tow-away alarm remains switched off until the vehicle is locked again with the electronic main key, at which time it is automatically reactivated. Tow-away alarm Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 45 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index