2006 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 94

Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle. Activating With the SmartKey Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The immobilizer is activated. With KEYLESS-GO* Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. The engine is turned off. Open the driver's door. Deactivating With the SmartKey Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 ( page 36). With KEYLESS-GO* Start the engine by means of the start/stop button on the gear selector lever. Anti-theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens a door the trunk the hood The alarm will stay on, even if the activating element (a door, for example) is immediately closed. The alarm system will also be triggered when someone attempts to raise the vehicle (only vehicles with tow-away alarm) the vehicle is opened with the mechanical key someone opens a door from the inside someone opens the trunk with the emergency release button i In case the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle's battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). 93