2004 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 80
2004 Mercedes C-Class Manual
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Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming tow-away alarm When you lock your vehicle, the tow-away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds. When you unlock your vehicle, the tow-away protection disarms automatically. Disarming tow-away alarm To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm, switch off the tow-away alarm feature before towing the vehicle, or when parking on a surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train. The switch is located on the center console. Press upper switch position 1. Indicator lamp 2 in switch comes on briefly. Exit and lock your vehicle with the SmartKey. The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you lock your vehicle again. Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm: 1 Tow-away alarm off switch 2 Indicator lamp Switch off the ignition and remove the SmartKey. or Press the Œ or ‹ button on the SmartKey. Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. i You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm while the ignition is switched on. 80