2004 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 84

Safety and Security Anti-theft systems i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times, the tow-away - glass breakage sensor is malfunctioning or one of the following elements may not be properly closed: a door the liftgate the hood Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again. Disarming the alarm system The alarm system is disarmed when you unlock your vehicle with the remote control. The turn signal lamps flash once to indicate that the alarm system is deactivated. or i The alarm system will rearm automatically again after approximately 40 seconds if one of the doors or the liftgate is not opened. Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm: Switch on the ignition by turning the key in the steering lock to position 2. Press the Œ or ‹ button on the remote control. The alarm is canceled. Tow-away alarm, glass breakage sensor The tow-away alarm and the glass breakage sensor are part of the anti-theft alarm system. Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone: attempts to raise the vehicle breaks a window and reaches into the passenger compartment 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 171) provided Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are available. 84