2008 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 98
2008 Mercedes CLK-Class Manual
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Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock the vehicle. The engine can be started by anyone with a valid SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* that is left inside the vehicle. Activating With the SmartKey Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. With KEYLESS-GO* Turn off the engine by means of the start/stop button ( page 39) on the gear selector lever. Open the driver's door. Deactivating With the SmartKey Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. With KEYLESS-GO* Switch on the ignition ( page 40). 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 (e.g. a door) is immediately closed. The alarm system will also be triggered when 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 Starting the engine will also deactivate the immobilizer. 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). 97