2011 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 53

171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 51 Version: 2.11.8.1 Anti-theft systems ! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP® switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Switching on the X 51 Anti-theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens Rthe ESP® ESP® trunk hood glove box Press switch : until the warning lamp d in the instrument cluster goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP® switched on. ESP® Rthe Rthe Rthe storage compartment under the armrest 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. The alarm will stay on even if the activating element, a door, for example, is closed immediately. The alarm system will also be triggered when Rthe Rthe vehicle is raised (tow-away alarm) vehicle is opened with the mechanical key Ra door is opened from the inside Rthe trunk is opened with the emergency release button Activating X Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. To cancel the alarm after it has been triggered, see "Canceling the alarm" (Y page 53). Deactivating X Switch on the ignition. 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, the Tele Aid system initiates a call to the Customer Assistance Center automatically. The Tele Aid system will initiate the call provided that Ryou have subscribed to the Tele Aid service Rthe Tele Aid service has been activated properly Rthe necessary mobile phone, power supply and GPS coverage are available Z Safety and security Ra door