2009 Mercedes CL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 77
2009 Mercedes CL-Class Manual
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Safety and security Anti-theft systems i PRE-SAFE® Brake will remain passive while DISTRONIC Plus is switched on (Y page 350). After a hard collision or damage to the front of the vehicle from an accident, have the settings and operation of the radar sensors checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The engine can be started by anyone with a valid SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle. Anti-theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens Ra door Rthe Rthe trunk hood Activating X With SmartKey: Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. X With KEYLESS-GO: Turn off the engine and open the driver's door. 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 Rthe vehicle is opened with the mechanical key Ra door is opened from the inside Deactivating X Switch on the ignition. To cancel the alarm after it has been triggered, see "Canceling the alarm" (Y page 76). i Starting the engine will also deactivate the immobilizer. In the event that 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). 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 provided that you have subscribed to the Tele Aid service and that it has been activated properly, and that the necessary mobile phone, power supply and GPS coverage are available. Z 75