2006 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 97

Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming the tow-away alarm Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*. The tow-away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds. Disarming the 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 button is located on the overhead control panel. Press button 1. The indicator lamp in the button comes on briefly. Exit and lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) an lock button at each outside door handle. i When you unlock the vehicle, the tow-away protection disarms automatically. The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you lock the vehicle again. 1 Tow-away alarm off button Switch off the ignition and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. i You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm when the ignition is switched on. 96