2002 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 46

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display 42 Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Antitheft alarm system Antitheft alarm system Operation: Once the alarm system has been armed, the exterior vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when someone: • opens a door, • opens the trunk, • opens the hood, • opens the storage compartment between the front seats, • attempts to raise the vehicle. 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, for example, an opened door is immediately closed again. If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically. See Tele Aid on page 156. The antitheft alarm system is switched off automatically if the vehicle is unlocked with the electronic main key. 1 Indicator lamp in switch located in center console The antitheft alarm is automatically armed or disarmed with the remote control or any of your vehicle's keys by locking or unlocking the vehicle. The antitheft alarm is armed within approximately 10 seconds after locking the vehicle. A blinking lamp (1) indicates that the alarm is armed.