2005 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 97

Safety and Security Anti-theft systems i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times, one of the following elements may not be properly closed: a door the trunk lid 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 SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal lamps flash once to indicate that the alarm system is deactivated. Canceling the alarm With the SmartKey Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. or or Press the Œ or ‹ button on the SmartKey. The alarm is canceled. With KEYLESS-GO* Grasp the outside door handle. Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button. The alarm is canceled. Tow-away alarm 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 30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system* ( page 271), provided that the Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are available. Arming the 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. 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. 95