2000 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 67

Instruments and controls Tow-away alarm Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 64 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Tow-away alarm 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 21/2 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 starter switch or press button Œ or ‹ on the electronic main key; or (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO) when carrying the KEYLESS-GO-card, grasp the door handle or press the start-/stop button on the gear selector lever. If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically. See Tele Aid on page 214. The switch is located in the center console. 1 Press to switch off 2 Indicator lamp