2006 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 87

Safety and Security Anti-theft systems 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 the vehicle is opened with the mechanical key someone opens a door from the inside someone opens the trunk lid with the emergency release button i 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 254) provided Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are available. Arming the alarm system The indicator lamp located in the central locking switch in on the upper part of the front center console. Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the alarm system is activated. The indicator lamp 1 flashes to indicate that the alarm system is armed. i If the turn signal lamps does not flash three times one of the following elements may not be properly closed: a door the trunk Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again. 1 Indicator lamp 86