2001 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 39

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 36 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Tow-away protection Tow-away alarm and glass breakage sensor The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in the form of rapidly flashing turn signal lamps. At the same time the horn will sound for approximately 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if the vehicle is immediately lowered. If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically. See Tele Aid on page 148. To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature, switch off the tow-away alarm and glass breakage sensor before towing the vehicle, or when parking on a surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train. To do so, turn key in steering lock to position 1, then return it to position 0 and remove key from steering lock. Within 30 seconds, push left or right button. (On vehicles equipped with optional trip computer, push RESET or MODE button, display shows OFF.) Exit vehicle, and lock vehicle with remote control. The tow-away alarm and glass breakage sensor remain switched off until the key is inserted in steering lock and turned to position 1. The switch is located in the overhead console. The tow-away alarm and glass breakage sensor are part of the antitheft alarm system. Once the alarm system has been armed, the turn signal lamps will flash rapidly and the horn will sound when someone attempts to raise the vehicle, or breaks a window and reaches into the passenger compartment.