2003 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 77

Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Tow-away alarm Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone attempts to raise the vehicle. Disarming tow-away alarm 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 on the center console between the driver's seat and the passenger seat. i You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm if the ignition is turned on. Press switch 1. The indicator lamp 2 in the switch lights up briefly. Lock your vehicle with the key or (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) the lock button at each door handle. The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you lock your vehicle again. i The tow-away protection alarm is triggered, for example, if the vehicle is lifted on one side. If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system ( page 202) provided Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated. 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. 1 Tow-away alarm off switch 2 Indicator lamp Turn off the ignition and remove the key. 77